How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Park Ave Elementary School | South Union Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Des Moines, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 380 | 422 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.3% | 76.8% |
| 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 | Park Ave Elementary School | South Union Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Park Ave Elementary School | South Union Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.9% | 22.7% |
| African American | 22.1% | 21.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.6% | 35.3% |
| Asian | 4.5% | 9.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 10.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Park Ave Elementary School | South Union Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 390:1 | 235:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.3% | 41.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 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.