South Union Elementary School in Des Moines, IA

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Public School | Grades PK-5 | Des Moines Independent

South Union 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 571 students in grades PK-5. more

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4201 South Union, Des Moines, IA 50315

(515) 242-8409

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Park Ave Elementary School 0.8 miles		1 2 3 4 5
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Howe Elementary School 1 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Christ The King School 1.1 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Wright Elementary School 1.1 miles		1 2 3 4 5

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Enrollment (2011)

Total: 571

44% 56%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, South Union Elementary School had 77% 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)

White

53%

Hispanic

23%

Black

11%

Asian/Pacific Islander

7%

Two or More Races

5%

Des Moines Independent District Spending

$10,339Per Pupil

The Des Moines Independent spends $10,339 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 31% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Des Moines Independent District

15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, South Union Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Iowa average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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