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Granger Elementary School (Closed 2007)

1000 Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
Granger Elementary School serves 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
547 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
12%
7%
White
74%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Granger Elementary School?
547 students attend Granger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Granger Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Granger Elementary School?
Granger Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Granger Elementary School offer ?
Granger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Granger Elementary School part of?
Granger Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District.

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