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South Union Elementary School

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

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About South Union Elementary School

Located in Des Moines, Iowa, South Union Elementary School is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 422 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Des Moines. There are about 12.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (33.8 teachers in all). 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. Within 5 miles there are 39 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	4201 South Union, Des Moines, IA 50315
Phone	(515) 242-8409
School district	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	422
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	33.8
Students per teacher	12.5
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 190897001472). 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 South Union Elementary School serve?

South Union Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend South Union Elementary School?

South Union Elementary School reported 422 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Union Elementary School?

About 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 422 students and 33.8 teachers in federal data.

Is South Union Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is South Union Elementary School in?

South Union 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 South Union Elementary School located?

South Union Elementary School is at 4201 South Union, Des Moines, IA 50315. The phone number is (515) 242-8409.

How many other schools are near South Union Elementary School?

There are 39 other schools within 5 miles of South Union Elementary School in our directory.