River Woods Elementary School

River Woods Elementary serves students in grades K-5.

The River Woods Elementary building was opened in 2000 and has undergone a few renovations.

Over 500 students call River Woods Elementary home.

The students of River Woods Elementary enjoy two playgrounds while at recess.

Basketball courts and green space allow for outdoor fun and physical education.

River Woods Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-5

2929 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA

River Woods Neighborhood

Des Moines Independent Community School District

518 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
41%

Reading Proficiency
38%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

38%

Math Proficiency

41%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

22.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

553:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.6%

Female

47.4%

Hispanic

45.2%

Black

19.6%

Asian or Pacific Islander

19.2%

White

10.3%

Two or more races

Native American

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

11/4/2013

Had great experiences with our son's teachers in grades K-3. They were wonderful and the Principal was equally as great!

5.0 parent

4/20/2012

I love that this school is a year-round school. My son is in Headstart and he has made great achievement in this class.

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About River Woods

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List Price Range

$206K - $351K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$281,708

Median Lot Size

8,276 Sq Ft

% Renters

37%

Household Income

$87,798

% of College Grads

19.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,345 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

38.5%

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Lincoln High School

9th to 12th
Public

East High School

9th to 12th
Public

Joshua Christian Academy-Main Campus

Pre-K to 12th
Private

B+

Easter Lake Park

Boating
Fishing
Picnic Area

Ewing Park

Bike Trails
Disc Golf
Dog Park

James W. Cownie Baseball Park

Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Trails

Carl Voss Trail

Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails

Evergreen Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area

James Cownie Soccer Park

Bike Trails
Soccer
Trails

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