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Samuelson Elementary School

PublicDarajooyinka 0–5
Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Ardayda 384
ST ratio 11.6:1
FRL73%
Title INo
Samuelson
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 356
384
Total Enrollment
State avg: 42%
73%+30.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Samuelson Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Des Moines, Iowa. The school enrolls 384 students. It is part of the Des Moines Independent Comm School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Iowa state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

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SectorPublic
Nooca Dugsiga —
Heerka Heerka Elementary
Grade Span0–5
Degmada Degmada Des Moines Independent Comm School District
County19153
Magaalada CityDes Moines
ZIP50310
Dugsiga Charter School No
Dugsiga Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID190897002093

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment384
White21.6%
Hispanic / Latino13.8%
Black / African American24.0%
Asian33.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races6.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
21.6%
Hispanic
13.8%
Black
24.0%
Asian
33.0%
Two+
6.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %73%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)