Capitol View Elementary School

Capitol View Elementary School is a public school in Des Moines, Iowa, that serves students from Pre-K to 5th grade. There are about 545 students enrolled, and the student-teacher ratio is about 12:1, which means that the classes are fairly small. Capitol View Elementary has a preschool program and a gifted education track to help both young and advanced students. The student body is very diverse. About 80% of students are racial minorities, and a large number of them are Hispanic or Black. About 85% of the students can get free or reduced-price lunch, which shows that most of them are from low-income families. Academically, the proficiency rates are not very high. About 38% of students are good at math, and 41% are good at reading and writing. These rates are lower than the average for the whole state. The school spends a lot of money on each student, about $18,793 per student. Capitol View Elementary is in an urban area and serves a lively community that is diverse and has economic problems. Capitol View Elementary School shows a strong commitment to fairness and investing in resources overall, but its academic results show that it may need more help in some areas.

The $265 million bond initiative to improve classrooms, add preschool, and improve student programs includes Capitol View Elementary School.

"Q1. What kinds of things can kids do at Capitol View Elementary School when they're not in class?

Ans. Capitol View Elementary School has a lot of after-school clubs, music and art classes, and seasonal sports to help kids find what they like and what they're good at.

Q2. Does Capitol View Elementary help kids who need it?

Answer. Yes, the school has special education programs that help kids with different learning needs do well by making learning plans just for them, giving them extra help when they need it, and making sure they have what they need.

Q3. Does the school have programs for kids who are learning English as a second language?

Ans. Capitol View Elementary helps kids who don't speak English well do well in school by giving them ELL support, like language development programs and help in the classroom.

Q4. How does the school make sure kids are safe and healthy?

Ans. The school has rules to keep everyone safe, works to stop bullying, and encourages social-emotional learning to make sure that all students feel safe and supported.

Q5: What can parents do to help at Capitol View Elementary School?

Parents can help by volunteering, going to school events, going to parent-teacher conferences, and joining groups for parents. This makes it easier for the school and families to work together.