Jackson Elementary School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

490 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jackson Elementary School, located at 3825 Indianola Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa, is a public school serving the Des Moines Independent Community School District. Situated in the heart of the Indianola Hills neighborhood, the school functions as a foundational pillar for local families, focusing on providing a comprehensive primary education from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of Iowa’s largest school district, Jackson Elementary emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is known for its commitment to inclusive learning environments and its engagement with the surrounding south-side community. The faculty and staff prioritize personalized instruction, often utilizing district-wide resources to support students in achieving state standards in literacy, mathematics, and science. With its convenient location and longstanding presence in Des Moines, Jackson Elementary serves as an essential hub for early childhood development and neighborhood stability, fostering a supportive environment that prepares young learners for their future academic journeys.

490

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	199
Black	107
Asian	55
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
199 (40.6%)
Black
107 (21.8%)
White
101 (20.6%)
Asian
55 (11.2%)
Two or More
27 (5.5%)
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)242-8415
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	341
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 60

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 73