Delaware Elementary

www.southeastpolk.org

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Delaware Elementary is a public school located in Des Moines, Iowa, serving as part of the Southeast Polk Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and student engagement, Delaware Elementary works to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper levels of the Southeast Polk district.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community involvement and the use of modern educational resources to meet diverse student needs. With a curriculum designed to align with state standards, the staff prioritizes building a strong educational partnership with families. As a key institution within the district, Delaware Elementary emphasizes a culture of belonging, ensuring that students feel welcomed and encouraged to reach their full potential throughout their elementary education.

440

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Delaware Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	57
Black	63
Asian	25
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	2

White
267 (60.7%)
Black
63 (14.3%)
Hispanic
57 (13.0%)
Two or More
26 (5.9%)
Asian
25 (5.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Southeast Polk Comm School District
Phone:	(515)262-3197
Website:	http://www.southeastpolk.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 38

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 71