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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DES MOINES INDEPENDENT COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 190897000541

Hillis Elementary School

2401 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310 · (515)242-8412 · Polk County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL305 STUDENTS
SUBSCRIBERS
0
Enrollment
305
Elementary
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
24 FTE teachers
Free / Reduced Lunch
79%
242 students
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
54
Grade 1
52
Grade 2
59
Grade 3
43
Grade 4
48
Grade 5
49
Student demographics
White
34%
Hispanic
25%
Black
18%
Asian
13%
Two+
9%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
1%
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
52%
Female
48%

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Quick facts

School name
Hillis Elementary School
District
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Address
2401 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
Phone
(515)242-8412
County
Polk County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
305
Teachers (FTE)
24
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
242 (79%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
190897000541
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Frequently asked questions

About Hillis Elementary School
How many students attend Hillis Elementary School?
Hillis Elementary School enrolls approximately 305 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Hillis Elementary School serve?
Hillis Elementary School serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillis Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hillis Elementary School is approximately 12.7:1 (24 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Hillis Elementary School?
At Hillis Elementary School, the student body is approximately 34% White, 25% Hispanic, 18% Black, 13% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is Hillis Elementary School in?
Hillis Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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