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Garton Elementary — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Des Moines, Iowa|Des Moines Independent Comm School District|Last audited: Not yet synced
Des Moines, IA 50317
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
31%
2th percentile in IA
Math Proficiency
47%
14th percentile in IA
Chronic Absenteeism
16.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.8:1
Near average in IADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,518
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 54%Local 30%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$287,903
+1.5% YoY
Des Moines, IA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
535
Current enrollment
Stable(+7% 5yr)Coming Up
Fri, Aug 14, 2026
Professional Development Days
Staff DayMon, Aug 24, 2026
First Day of School for Students
EventWed, Sep 2, 2026
First Day for Preschool
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garton Elementary
Garton Elementary has a total enrollment of 429 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Des Moines, IA.