Perkins Elementary School
School Overview
Perkins Elementary School is a public school located in Des Moines, Iowa. It is a school in Des Moines Independent Community School District district.
According to the Iowa state assessment result, 70% of students are proficient in Math learning and 58% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 451 students through grade KG to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 31 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 451 students are attending Perkins Elementary School. By gender, there are 236 and 215 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Perkins Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 14 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 9 | 5 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 31 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Perkins Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 31 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 31 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 451 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 85,455 Households |
| Population | 208,305 |
| Male | 104,868 |
| Female | 108,532 |
| Child Population | 59,639 |
| Total Housing Units | 92,880 Units |
| Average House Value | $132,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $854 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.70% |
| Average Household Income | $53,281 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.98% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District
In Des Moines Independent Comm School District, 63 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in DES MOINES, Iowa
10 private schools are serving students in DES MOINES, Iowa. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.