How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Garton Elementary | Phillips Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Des Moines, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 535 | 263 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 11:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.7% | 68.8% |
| 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 | Garton Elementary | Phillips Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,286 | $15,286 |
| District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Garton Elementary | Phillips Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.9% | 49.0% |
| African American | 17.6% | 9.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45.4% | 33.8% |
| Asian | 10.8% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.1% | 5.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Garton Elementary | Phillips Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 249:1 | 329:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.5% | 16.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 12 | 0 |
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.