Overview
Howe Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Des Moines, Iowa. The school enrolls 303 students. It is part of the Des Moines Independent Comm School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Iowa state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
प्रकार शाळा—
पातळी स्तरElementary
Grade Span0–5
जिल्हा जिल्हाDes Moines Independent Comm School District
County19153
शहर शहरDes Moines
ZIP50315
चार्टर स्कूलNo
मॅग्नेट स्कूलNo
Title I शीर्षक INo
NCES School ID190897000544
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment303
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %78%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)