Cattell Elementary School

Cattell Elementary School is a public school in Des Moines, Iowa, that teaches students in grades K–5. It is in the Des Moines Independent Community School District. There are about 300 to 320 students at the school, and the student-teacher ratio is good at about 10 to 11 to 1. This means that teachers can pay more attention to each student. At Cattell Elementary, there are a lot of different kinds of kids. About 74% of the students are minorities, which includes Hispanic, Black, Asian, and multiracial students. The school uses the district's regular K–5 curriculum and, when they are available, offers extra activities and help for gifted students. Using publicly available state test scores that are similar to district-wide trends, we can say that about 42% of students are good at math and about 52% are good at English Language Arts. With an average cost of about $16,000 per student, the funding situation is generally good for student services and instruction. The school is in Des Moines's Highland Park neighborhood, where homes usually cost between $130,000 and $175,000. There are a lot of families in the community, and it is stable. People know Cattell Elementary School for its diversity, small class sizes, and focus on the community. The school is always trying to make sure that all grades do better in school.

Cattell Elementary School recently got some good news: Des Moines Public Schools approved plans to fix up the outside of the school and said that it will stay open under the district's new "Reimagining Education" plan. With more money and support from the community, Cattell is ready for better facilities and more long-term stability in the district.

Q1. What does Cattell Elementary School do for kids after school?

Ans. Cattell Elementary has a lot of after-school activities to choose from, depending on what the district has to offer. Some of these are reading clubs, homework help, and programs that help kids learn more during the school year. Availability may vary annually based on staffing and student interest.

Q2. Do Cattell Elementary students have access to transportation services?

Ans. Yes, the Des Moines Independent Community School District does offer bus service to students who live within a certain distance or in a certain area.

Q3. What kinds of help does Cattell Elementary School give to kids who are learning English?

Ans. The school has special staff who help kids who are learning English with their language skills, academic vocabulary, and getting used to the classroom.

Q4: What does Cattell Elementary School say to parents and guardians?

The school sends out newsletters, emails, and parent-teacher meetings to everyone in the district. It also has a parent portal on the internet where families can get updates and information about their students.

Q5. Does Cattell Elementary School have programs for kids with special needs?

Answer. Yes, Cattell Elementary does offer special education services like individualized education plans (IEPs), extra help, and changes to help each student learn.