Perkins Elementary at Samuelson School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 438 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Penny Rittgers
- Fax: (515) 270-9724
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: 438
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 33.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 225 (51.4%)
- Females: 213 (48.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 40 (9.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 224 (51.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 264 (60.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.5% |
| Black | 50 | 11.4% |
| Asian | 18 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic | 131 | 29.9% |
| White | 205 | 46.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 72 | 16.4% |
| 1st Grade | 71 | 16.2% |
| 2nd Grade | 77 | 17.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 70 | 16.0% |
| 4th Grade | 80 | 18.3% |
| 5th Grade | 68 | 15.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 79%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:21%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $42,454
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $37,454 | 21% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,818 | 79% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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