Focus Elementary School serves 10 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
70%
7%
White
30%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Des Moines Independent Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Focus Elementary School?
10 students attend Focus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Focus Elementary School students are Black, and 30% of students are White.
What grades does Focus Elementary School offer ?
Focus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Focus Elementary School part of?
Focus Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District.
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