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Des Moines Adventist School

2317 Watrous Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50321-0503 -

School Notes Overview:

The Des Moines Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy is part of the world-wide Seventh-day Aventist school network. The Seventh-day Adventist educational system includes elementary and high schools, colleges and universities in countries around the globe. The Des Moines Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy family exists to show children Jesus, nurture their love for Him and others, teach them to think, and empower them to serve. The Des Moines Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to provide a spiritually oriented education for children. A belief in the existence of the Creator God is fundamental in the philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist schools. We respect His divine authority and recognize His intervention in human affairs. We believe that true education develops the spiritual, mental, and physical powers of each student; preparing them for the joy of service in this life and for the higher joy of service in the life to come....

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School Overview:

	Des Moines Adventist School
School Membership(s)	General Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC)
Religious Affiliation	Seventh-Day Adventist
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 9
County	Polk County, IA
Student Body
Total Students	45 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	44%	9%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 1 students
	Kind - 6 students
	Grade 1 - 2 students
	Grade 2 - 6 students
	Grade 3 - 4 students
	Grade 4 - 6 students
	Grade 5 - 6 students
	Grade 6 - 4 students
	Grade 7 - 7 students
	Grade 9 - 3 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	3 teachers
	This School	(IA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:15	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

The Des Moines Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy is part of the world-wide Seventh-day Aventist school network. The Seventh-day Adventist educational system includes elementary and high schools, colleges and universities in countries around the globe. The Des Moines Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy family exists to show children Jesus, nurture their love for Him and others, teach them to think, and empower them to serve. The Des Moines Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to provide a spiritually oriented education for children. A belief in the existence of the Creator God is fundamental in the philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist schools. We respect His divine authority and recognize His intervention in human affairs. We believe that true education develops the spiritual, mental, and physical powers of each student; preparing them for the joy of service in this life and for the higher joy of service in the life to come.
Profile last updated: 05/30/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (50321)	School Zip (50321)	(IA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	7,607 people	2,926,456 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	45%	22%
Population Average Age	34 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$55,275	$40,736
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.5 rooms	5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	34 years old	49 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	67% / 33%	70% / 30%