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Wright Elementary School

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

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About Wright Elementary School

Wright Elementary School is a public school in Des Moines, Iowa, serving kindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment was 265 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Des Moines. There are about 12.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (21.7 teachers in all). It is one of 54 schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District. Within 5 miles there are 39 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Polk County.

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School facts

Address	5001 SW 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
Phone	(515) 242-8442
School district	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	265
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	21.7
Students per teacher	12.2
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 190897000589). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Morris Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1 mi Des Moines Adventist SchoolPrivate, Seventh-day Adventist · Grades PreK to 8Des Moines · 1 mi Jefferson Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 1.1 mi South Union Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.1 mi Park Ave Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.3 mi Brody Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Des Moines · 1.5 mi Lincoln High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Des Moines · 1.6 mi Lovejoy Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Wright Elementary School serve?

Wright Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Wright Elementary School?

Wright Elementary School reported 265 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 265 students and 21.7 teachers in federal data.

Is Wright Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Wright Elementary School in?

Wright 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 Wright Elementary School located?

Wright Elementary School is at 5001 SW 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50315. The phone number is (515) 242-8442.

How many other schools are near Wright Elementary School?

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