King Elementary School, IA
RegularPublic SchoolKindergarten–Grade 5
1849 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 242-8417
How King Elementary School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score24
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at King Elementary School
300Students
100%Low-Income Students
28Teachers
11 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 50% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 15% | 15% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 14% | 15% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 16% | 15% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 18% | 16% | 14% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 46% | 5% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 9% | 80% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34% | 9% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Other | 3% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at King Elementary School
32%Math Proficiency
37%Reading Proficiency
34%Average Proficiency
95%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 37% | 76% | 50% |
| Male | 34% | 74% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 34% | 73% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 20% | 72% | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 42% | 72% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 59% | 59% |
| Black | 24% | 47% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 78% | 54% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 49% | 43% |
| Limited English | 21% | 40% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 34% | 64% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 25% | 40% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at King Elementary School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
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Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near King Elementary School, IA
Holy Family School
2 miles, E
Holy Trinity
2 miles, NW
St Augustin Catholic School
2 miles, SW
St Anthony Elementary School
3 miles, SE