South Union Elementary School
Public
Elementary Grades K–5 Virtual
Part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District
4201 South Union, Des Moines, IA 50315 · (515) 242-8409
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Academic performance
Math proficiency36%
State average 64.2%
Reading / language arts34%
State average 67.8%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
422Students enrolled
12:1Student–teacher ratio
85%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten58
Grade 177
Grade 284
Grade 371
Grade 457
Grade 575
Students
Hispanic · 35%149
White · 23%96
Black · 22%91
Two or more races · 10%42
Asian · 10%41
American Indian/Alaska Native · 1%3
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
439’20
446’21
442’22
424’23
422’24
Location
4201 South Union 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.