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South Union Elementary School vs. Morris Elementary School

Should you attend South Union Elementary School or Morris Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
South Union Elementary School
4201 South Union
Des Moines, IA 50315
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Morris Elementary School
1401 Geil Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

South Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Morris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Union Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
424 students
498 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Union Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Morris Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Union Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Morris Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Union Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Morris Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Union Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Morris Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1187 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#1158 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Union Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Morris Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
48%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Union Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morris Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Union Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morris Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Union Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morris Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Union Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Morris Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
72
101
Grade 1 Students
80
94
Grade 2 Students
70
86
Grade 3 Students
56
67
Grade 4 Students
69
84
Grade 5 Students
77
66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Morris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
10%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Union Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Morris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Union Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Morris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
20%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Union Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Morris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
25%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Union Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Morris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Union Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Morris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.77
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Union Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Morris Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
80%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Union Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Morris Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Union Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Morris Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Des Moines Independent Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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