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Walnut Street School

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

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About Walnut Street School

Walnut Street School is a public school in Des Moines, Iowa, serving pre-K through grade 5. It reported 257 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Des Moines. With about 17.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.9 students per teacher. Des Moines Independent Comm School District runs 54 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Polk County. Families comparing options will find 67 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	901 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone	(515) 242-8438
School district	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	257
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	17.2
Students per teacher	14.9
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 190897001143). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Downtown SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 0.7 mi Edmunds Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 0.8 mi St Anthony Elementary SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Des Moines · 1.1 mi Carver ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 1.3 mi McKinley Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 1.4 mi Ruby Van MeterPublic · Grades K to 12Des Moines · 1.5 mi Moulton Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 1.5 mi King Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Walnut Street School serve?

Walnut Street School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Walnut Street School?

Walnut Street School reported 257 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Street School?

About 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 257 students and 17.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Walnut Street School a public or charter school?

Walnut Street School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Walnut Street School in?

Walnut Street 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 Walnut Street School located?

Walnut Street School is at 901 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309. The phone number is (515) 242-8438.

How many other schools are near Walnut Street School?

There are 67 other schools within 5 miles of Walnut Street School in our directory.