How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Des Moines Elementary | Parkside Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Des Moines, WA | Des Moines, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 500 | 535 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.8% | 71.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Des Moines Elementary | Parkside Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,594 | $20,594 |
| District | Highline Public Schools | Highline Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Des Moines Elementary | Parkside Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.2% | 15.9% |
| African American | 16.8% | 21.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.0% | 26.4% |
| Asian | 11.6% | 21.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| Multiracial | 16.8% | 9.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Des Moines Elementary | Parkside Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 491:1 | 413:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.2% | 51.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.