Findley Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 338 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Lois Brass
- Fax: (515) 244-7410
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: 338
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 27.2
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 171 (50.6%)
- Females: 167 (49.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 31 (9.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 265 (78.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 296 (87.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Black | 114 | 33.7% |
| Asian | 27 | 8.0% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 13.9% |
| White | 112 | 33.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 34 | 10.1% |
| Kindergarten | 51 | 15.1% |
| 1st Grade | 47 | 13.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 59 | 17.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 50 | 14.8% |
| 4th Grade | 46 | 13.6% |
| 5th Grade | 51 | 15.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 64%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:36%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
- Average Salary: $47,278
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,487 | 12% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,886 | 88% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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