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Norwoodville Elementary School (Closed 2013)

2905 Ne 46th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Norwoodville Elementary School serves 198 students in grades 4-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(11-12)
60-64%
76%
(11-12)
65-69%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Norwoodville Elementary School?
198 students attend Norwoodville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Norwoodville Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwoodville Elementary School?
Norwoodville Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Norwoodville Elementary School offer ?
Norwoodville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Norwoodville Elementary School part of?
Norwoodville Elementary School is part of Saydel Community School District.

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