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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DES MOINES INDEPENDENT COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 190897000544

Howe Elementary

2900 Indianola, Des Moines, IA 50315 · (515)242-8413 · Polk County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL297 STUDENTS
SUBSCRIBERS
0
Enrollment
297
Elementary
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
25 FTE teachers
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
263 students
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
41
Grade 1
61
Grade 2
48
Grade 3
48
Grade 4
52
Grade 5
47
Student demographics
White
26%
Hispanic
35%
Black
23%
Asian
9%
Two+
6%
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
Howe Elementary
District
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Address
2900 Indianola, Des Moines, IA 50315
Phone
(515)242-8413
County
Polk County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
297
Teachers (FTE)
25
Student–teacher ratio
12.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
263 (89%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
190897000544
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Frequently asked questions

About Howe Elementary
What is the total enrollment at Howe Elementary?
Howe Elementary enrolls approximately 297 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Howe Elementary serve?
Howe Elementary serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howe Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Howe Elementary is approximately 12.0:1 (25 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Howe Elementary?
Student demographics at Howe Elementary are roughly 26% White, 35% Hispanic, 23% Black, 9% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Howe Elementary in?
Howe Elementary is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
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