Lovejoy Elementary School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

394 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lovejoy Elementary School, located at 801 E Kenyon Ave in Des Moines, Iowa, is a public school serving students in the Des Moines Independent Community School District. Situated in the southern part of the city, the school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, focusing on providing a foundational education for children in the early stages of their academic journey. The school is known for its commitment to student growth and fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the diverse community of the surrounding area.

Like many schools within the Des Moines district, Lovejoy Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. The faculty and staff aim to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build critical thinking skills while developing positive relationships with peers and teachers. Through various community-focused initiatives and academic programming, Lovejoy strives to prepare its students for middle school success while ensuring they feel a strong sense of belonging within the school culture.

394

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lovejoy Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	133
Black	106
Asian	45
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

Hispanic
133 (33.8%)
Black
106 (26.9%)
White
85 (21.6%)
Asian
45 (11.4%)
Two or More
23 (5.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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)242-8419
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 62