Morris Elementary School
Public
Elementary Grades K–5 Virtual
Part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District
1401 Geil Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315 · (515) 242-8421
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Academic performance
Math proficiency43%
State average 64.2%
Reading / language arts41%
State average 67.8%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
519Students enrolled
13:1Student–teacher ratio
88%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten83
Grade 1105
Grade 293
Grade 386
Grade 469
Grade 583
Students
Hispanic · 41%215
White · 36%185
Black · 13%70
Two or more races · 7%37
Asian · 2%10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander · 0%2
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
472’20
448’21
444’22
498’23
519’24
Location
1401 Geil Avenue Des Moines
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.