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Top 10% School in Iowa
Ranked 95 of 183 in Iowa
Top schools in Des MoinesSamuelson Elementary School is a public school in Des Moines, Iowa, that serves about 384 students in grades K–5. The school has a low student-to-teacher ratio of about 11 to 1. This means that classes are smaller and students get more individual attention. Samuelson Elementary offers many different classes, such as English language learning, gifted and talented programs, fine arts, and special education programs. Such diversity shows that you care about education that includes everyone. The student body is very diverse, with about 79% of students being minorities. There are a lot of Black and Asian students. A lot of the students at the school come from families with low incomes. According to standardized test scores, about 55–59% of students are proficient at math, and about the same percentage (55–59%) are proficient at reading and writing in English. The amount of money spent per student is higher than at some other schools. This helps pay for its programs and staff, which is in line with the district's average funding levels. Samuelson Elementary is in an urban area with many different cultures, and people like it because it is involved with the community and has many different kinds of students. In short, Samuelson Elementary School is a caring place with many resources that focuses on making sure everyone feels welcome and learns at their pace. But its academic performance shows that it still has room to grow and get better.
418 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
541 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
New Playground Name
We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....
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Read MoreAll Grades: 7:30 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.
Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
Being Updated
Recently, Des Moines Public Schools, which includes Samuelson Elementary, approved a $265 million bond to improve buildings and add more academic programs. The investment is expected to improve resources, classrooms, and student opportunities throughout the district.
Q1. What clubs or activities outside of school are available at Samuelson Elementary School?
Ans. Samuelson Elementary has a lot of extracurricular activities, such as art classes, music programs, after-school enrichment, and seasonal clubs that change every year based on what students want and what staff is available.
Q2. Do students at Samuelson Elementary get rides to and from school?
Ans. Yes. Based on distance and specific routes within the school's attendance boundaries, the Des Moines Public Schools district provides bus service for eligible students.
Q3. What kinds of help are there for students who need extra help learning?
Ans. The district's special education department coordinates the school's individualized education plans (IEPs), speech therapy, resource room support, and behavioral intervention services.
Q4. How does Samuelson Elementary keep in touch with families during the school year?
Ans. Families get news through newsletters, district communication apps, parent-teacher conferences, school events, and platforms that teachers use for their own classrooms.
Q5. Can parents or people in the community volunteer at Samuelson Elementary?
Ans. Sure. The school wants parents and the community to get involved by volunteering in the classroom, helping with events, being a reading buddy, and being a part of the parent-teacher organization (PTO).
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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