Park Ave Elementary School
About This School
Park Ave Elementary School made AYP in 2007. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Iowa in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Park Ave Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Park Ave Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Iowa average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Park Ave Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Elementary Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| South Union Elementary School 0.8 miles | ![]() |
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| Howe Elementary School 1.1 miles | ![]() |
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| St Anthony Elementary School 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Wright Elementary School 1.3 miles | ![]() |
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| Des Moines Adventist School 1.3 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 527Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Park Ave Elementary School had 70% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Iowa had 38% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Des Moines Independent District Spending
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Park Ave Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Iowa average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the ITBS
What is it?
The Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) are annual norm-referenced tests used to measure a student's mastery of certain subjects. ITBS results are compared to other students' results across the nation.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading and math in grades 3 through 8.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored on a percentile rank. The goal is for all students to score at or above the 40th percentile.
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Reading
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TestRating
2 out of 10
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