South Union Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 551 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
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: 551
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 40.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 311 (56.4%)
- Females: 240 (43.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 68 (12.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 330 (59.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 398 (72.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.4% |
| Black | 65 | 11.8% |
| Asian | 36 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 19.1% |
| White | 320 | 58.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 48 | 8.7% |
| Kindergarten | 74 | 13.4% |
| 1st Grade | 95 | 17.2% |
| 2nd Grade | 97 | 17.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 90 | 16.3% |
| 4th Grade | 67 | 12.2% |
| 5th Grade | 80 | 14.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 76%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:24%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 16 Years
- Average Salary: $45,518
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,767 | 19% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,027 | 81% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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