Findley Elementary School
Tel:
(515)242-8407
- Findley Elementary School serves 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 23%.
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Findley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Findley Elementary School's student population of 338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 338 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Findley Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Findley Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1118 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 11% |
| Black | 18% | 6% |
| White | 36% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.24 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Des Moines Independent Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Findley Elementary School is North High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Harding Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Des Moines Harding Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 743 students
0.4 miles
203 E Euclid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515)242-8445 0.4 6-8 743 - Des Moines North High School Grades: 9-12 | 1274 students
0.5 miles
501 Holcomb Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515)242-7200 0.5 9-12 1274 - Des Moines Cattell Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 392 students
0.6 miles
3101 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515)242-8403 0.6 K-5 392 - Des Moines Madison Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 267 students
0.8 miles
806 E Hoffman St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515)242-8420 0.8 PK-5 267 - Des Moines Oak Park Grades: PK-5 | 418 students
0.8 miles
3928 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515)242-8428 0.8 PK-5 418
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