Garton Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 620 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2820 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
- Principal or Admin: Jaynette Rittman
- Fax: (515) 263-0046
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: 620
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 45.9
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 323 (52.1%)
- Females: 297 (47.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 71 (11.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 424 (68.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 495 (79.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 7 | 1.1% |
| Black | 124 | 20.0% |
| Asian | 49 | 7.9% |
| Hispanic | 164 | 26.5% |
| White | 241 | 38.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 28 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 107 | 17.3% |
| 1st Grade | 86 | 13.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 101 | 16.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 101 | 16.3% |
| 4th Grade | 92 | 14.8% |
| 5th Grade | 105 | 16.9% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 64%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:36%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 16 Years
- Average Salary: $46,898
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,895 | 21% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $49,899 | 79% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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