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Howe Elementary School

Howe Elementary School is a public primary school in Des Moines, IA, serving grades K–5, rated C-, with 297 students and an 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

C-TopHap school rating
Rating
C-
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
297
Students per teacher
11.4:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic44%
White23%
Black21%
Asian7%
Two or more races5%
Native American0%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
91%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+6.5%
Prior-year enrollment
279

Homes assigned to this school

1,376 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Howe Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
2900 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
Phone
(515) 242-8413
Website
dmschools.org
Setting
City - Medium
Status
Operational
NCES ID
190897000544
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School district

Des Moines Independent Community School District

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

About Howe Elementary School

How is Howe Elementary School rated?

Howe Elementary School holds a C- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Des Moines Independent Community School District is rated C- overall.

What grades does Howe Elementary School serve?

Howe Elementary School serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Howe Elementary School?

297 students attend Howe Elementary School, up from 279 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to Howe Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,376 residential properties to Howe Elementary School in and around Des Moines. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Howe Elementary School in?

Howe Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District, which reports 59 schools, 30,048 students and $14,915 of spending per student.