Jackson Elementary School in Des Moines, IA

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Jackson Elementary School is located in Des Moines, IA and is one of 39 elementary schools in Des Moines Independent School District. It is a public school that serves 345 students in grades K-5. more

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Des Moines Independent District Spending

$10,152Per Pupil

The Des Moines Independent spends $10,152 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Des Moines Independent District

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Elementary Schools Nearby

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School Name distance	TestRating	Community Rating
Howe Elementary School 0.9 miles		1 2 3 4 5
River Woods Elementary School 1 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Lovejoy Elementary School 1.2 miles		1 2 3 4 5
South Union Elementary School 1.3 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Park Ave Elementary School 1.8 miles		1 2 3 4 5

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School Facts

Public School
Grades K-5
Des Moines Independent School District

Did not make AYP
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Contact

Jackson Elementary School
1001 Amos Ave
Des Moines, IA 50320
(515) 242-8415

Nearby Cities

Pleasant Hill, Carlisle, Commerce, Norwalk, Urbandale, Clive, Altoona, Johnston, more...

Test Scores

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TestRating
3 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 345

42% 47%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Jackson Elementary School had 73% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Iowa had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.