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Morris Elementary School

1401 Geil Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Morris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Morris Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
444 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Morris Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morris Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1166 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Morris Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Morris Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Morris Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Morris Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
37%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Morris Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Morris Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
37%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Morris Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Morris Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Morris Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Morris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morris Elementary School's ranking?
Morris Elementary School is ranked #1166 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Morris Elementary School often compared to?
Morris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Union Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Morris Elementary School?
444 students attend Morris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Morris Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morris Elementary School?
Morris Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morris Elementary School offer ?
Morris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Morris Elementary School part of?
Morris Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.

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4   9/20/2018
Good teachers but there are things they could improve on
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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