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River Woods Elementary School

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

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About River Woods Elementary School

River Woods Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5 as a public school in Des Moines, Iowa. Enrollment was 493 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Des Moines. With about 42.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.5 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Polk County. Within 5 miles there are 43 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Des Moines Independent Comm School District runs 54 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address2929 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50320
Phone(515) 242-8433
School districtDes Moines Independent Comm School District
GradesK to 5
Students (2024-25)493
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)42.8
Students per teacher11.5
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)City, midsize, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 190897000728). 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 River Woods Elementary School serve?

River Woods Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend River Woods Elementary School?

River Woods Elementary School reported 493 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River Woods Elementary School?

About 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 493 students and 42.8 teachers in federal data.

Is River Woods Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is River Woods Elementary School in?

River Woods 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 River Woods Elementary School located?

River Woods Elementary School is at 2929 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50320. The phone number is (515) 242-8433.

How many other schools are near River Woods Elementary School?

There are 43 other schools within 5 miles of River Woods Elementary School in our directory.

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