Morris Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 692 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1401 Geil Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
- Principal or Admin: Susan Tallman
- Fax: (515) 285-1868
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Des Moines Independent Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,152
- Graduation Rate: 67.1%
- Dropout Rate: 7.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.2
- Enrolled Students: 31,463
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 692
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 48.6
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 370 (53.5%)
- Females: 322 (46.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 66 (9.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 443 (64.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 509 (73.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.3% |
| Black | 57 | 8.2% |
| Asian | 31 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic | 243 | 35.1% |
| White | 329 | 47.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 35 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 114 | 16.5% |
| 1st Grade | 118 | 17.1% |
| 2nd Grade | 108 | 15.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 104 | 15.0% |
| 4th Grade | 101 | 14.6% |
| 5th Grade | 112 | 16.2% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 71%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:30%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $43,902
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,287 | 23% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $46,436 | 77% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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