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Des Moines Independent Community School District

Des Moines Independent Community School District is a public school district in Des Moines, IA with 59 schools, 30,048 students, grades PK–12, a C- district rating and $14,915 of spending per student.

C-TopHap district rating
Rating
C-
Schools
59
Students
30,048
Grades
PK–12
Spending per student
$14,915
Teachers (FTE)
2,067

59 schools

Schools in this district

Primary · 37

District details

Students per teacher
15:1
Total annual spending
$448,165,920
Setting
City - Medium
Headquarters
Des Moines, IA
Phone
(515) 242-7911
Website
dmschools.org
NCES district ID
1908970
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Common questions

About Des Moines Independent Community School District

How is Des Moines Independent Community School District rated?

Des Moines Independent Community School District holds a C- rating on TopHap's A-to-D district scale, which aggregates the test results and outcomes of the schools it operates.

How many schools are in Des Moines Independent Community School District?

Des Moines Independent Community School District operates 59 schools — 37 primary, 11 middle, 6 high and 5 other by instruction level.

How many students does Des Moines Independent Community School District serve?

Des Moines Independent Community School District enrolls 30,048 students across 2,067 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 15 students per teacher.

How much does Des Moines Independent Community School District spend per student?

Des Moines Independent Community School District reports $14,915 of spending per student. Across 30,048 students that is roughly $448,165,920 a year.

What grades does Des Moines Independent Community School District cover?

Des Moines Independent Community School District covers grades PK–12.

Where is Des Moines Independent Community School District located?

Des Moines Independent Community School District is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.