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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DES MOINES INDEPENDENT COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 190897000232

Downtown School

1800 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · (515)284-5848 · Polk County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL243 STUDENTS
SUBSCRIBERS
0
Enrollment
243
Elementary
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
20 FTE teachers
Free / Reduced Lunch
25%
61 students
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
40
Grade 1
45
Grade 2
42
Grade 3
45
Grade 4
37
Grade 5
34
Student demographics
White
67%
Hispanic
10%
Black
9%
Asian
2%
Two+
12%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
57%
Female
43%

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Quick facts

School name
Downtown School
District
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Address
1800 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone
(515)284-5848
County
Polk County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
243
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
61 (25%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
190897000232
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Frequently asked questions

About Downtown School
How many students attend Downtown School?
Downtown School enrolls approximately 243 students in grades KG-05.
Is Downtown School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Downtown School is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downtown School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Downtown School is approximately 12.3:1 (20 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Downtown School?
Downtown School reports a student body of 67% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% Black, 2% Asian, 12% Two or more.
Who oversees Downtown School?
Downtown School is overseen by Des Moines Independent Comm School District in Polk County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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