Garton Elementary

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

535 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Garton Elementary School, located in the east side of Des Moines, Iowa, serves as a foundational learning environment for the local community. As part of the Des Moines Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. The school is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds are supported by a dedicated staff striving to meet individual learning needs.

Beyond its core curriculum, Garton Elementary places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive school culture and strong community partnerships. The school often utilizes its location in the 50317 zip code to engage families and neighbors in school activities, aiming to build a collaborative environment that extends beyond the classroom. By prioritizing early literacy, numeracy, and character development, Garton Elementary works to ensure that its students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

535

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	243
Black	94
Asian	58
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
243 (45.4%)
White
101 (18.9%)
Black
94 (17.6%)
Asian
58 (10.8%)
Two or More
38 (7.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Phone:	(515)242-8408
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	421
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 92