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Perkins Elementary School

Des Moines, Iowa · Grades K to 5 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District

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About Perkins Elementary School

Located in Des Moines, Iowa, Perkins Elementary School is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 438 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Des Moines. There are about 15.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (29.1 teachers in all). Families comparing options will find 68 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 54 schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Polk County.

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School facts

Address	4301 College, Des Moines, IA 50311
Phone	(515) 242-8430
School district	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	438
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	29.1
Students per teacher	15.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 190897000570). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Perkins Elementary School serve?

Perkins Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Perkins Elementary School?

Perkins Elementary School reported 438 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Perkins Elementary School?

About 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 438 students and 29.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Perkins Elementary School a public or charter school?

Perkins Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Perkins Elementary School in?

Perkins Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/des-moines-independent-comm-school-district/

Where is Perkins Elementary School located?

Perkins Elementary School is at 4301 College, Des Moines, IA 50311. The phone number is (515) 242-8430.

How many other schools are near Perkins Elementary School?

There are 68 other schools within 5 miles of Perkins Elementary School in our directory.