Morris Elementary School

Watrous South's Morris Elementary offers a variety of academic and extracurricular activities.

Watrous South's Morris Elementary's colors are blue and gold, and the mascot is the Bison.

There's plenty of green space and nature surround Watrous South's Morris Elementary School.

Basketball courts at Morris Elementary offer space for recess in Watrous South.

Morris Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1401 Geil Ave, Des Moines, IA

Watrous South Neighborhood

Des Moines Independent Community School District

444 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
44%

Reading Proficiency
45%

C-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

45%

Math Proficiency

44%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

11.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

315:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Hispanic

36.9%

White

36.5%

Black

17.3%

Two or more races

6.1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

3.2%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

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About Watrous South

Learn More About Watrous South

List Price Range

$120K - $338K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$199,965

Median Lot Size

9,583 Sq Ft

% Renters

30%

Household Income

$72,703

% of College Grads

16.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,098 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

53.1%

Homes for Sale

$245,000
- Studio
- 3 Baths
- 1,876 Sq Ft
1208 West St

New 17 days ago
This is a great turnkey rental property. Consists of a 964 sqft 2 bedroom raised ranch home with afinishable 3rd bedroom in the basement and a duplex each side consists of 1 bed 1 bath units. The single-family home does have a full basement with separate furnaces and a very nice two-car gara...

Darson Grantham

Keller Williams Realty GDM

(515) 436-4305
$280,000
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,326 Sq Ft
423 E Burnham Ave

New 1 day ago
Welcome to this well-maintained three-bedroom, three-bath home! The open floor plan creates a smooth flow from the large family room to the kitchen, making it perfect for both entertaining and daily living. French doors lead to the first bedroom, which could also serve as an office, playroom, or rea...

Jana Severson Weichert, Realtors®-Miller & C
$225,000
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 875 Sq Ft
7340 Southview Dr

New 3 days ago
Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom ranch tucked away in a quiet Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. This home is truly move-in ready with beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main level and a bright, comfortable layout.Enjoy the convenience of a no-step entry with a sturdy aluminum ramp—ideal for...

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Homes for Rent

$850 - $975 per month
- Fort Des Moines
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 626+ Sq Ft
6924 Chaffee Rd

Des Moines, IA
Located in south Des Moines, Fort Des Moines Living offers newly renovated one and two-bedroom apartment homes with over twenty unique floor plans to choose from. Our pet-friendly urban community provides an on-site award-winning property management team, controlled access entry, and free parking wi...
$1,175 per month
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
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Unit 195

Des Moines, IA
Welcome to this classic home nestled in the heart of a family friendly area in Des Moines. With an open concept floor plan, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1088 sq. ft. of living space, there is plenty of room for everyone. Be in close proximity of great schools, shopping, and restaurants. This charmin...

Tiffany Peterson The Meadows
$725 per month
- Valley Acres Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1 Bath
1050 Meadow Ln

Des Moines, IA
Welcome to Valley Acres, where quality and comfort meet.Enjoy such amenities as central air, walk in closets, and private entrances. Valley Acres is a hidden gem that is tucked away in a quiet southside residential neighborhood near Blank Park Zoo.Our on-site management will meet you...

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Lincoln High School

9th to 12th
Public

Sayers Park

Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area

Arie Den Boer Arboretum

Bike Trails
Trails

Jordan Park

Bike Trails
Grills
Picnic Area

Fort Des Moines Park

Bike Trails
Boating
Fishing

Des Moines Water Works Park

Bike Trails
Fishing
Grills

MacRae Park

Fishing
Grills
Picnic Area

Gray's Lake Park

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