Howe Elementary School

2900 Indianola
Des Moines, IA 50315
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Howe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Howe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Howe Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
297 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Howe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howe Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1135 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Howe Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Howe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Howe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Howe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
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Asian
9%
2%
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Hispanic
36%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Howe Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
7%
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White
26%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Howe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Howe Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Howe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Howe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howe Elementary School's ranking?
Howe Elementary School is ranked #1135 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Howe Elementary School often compared to?
Howe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Downtown School, Mckinley Elementary School, Weeks Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Howe Elementary School?
297 students attend Howe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Howe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howe Elementary School?
Howe Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Howe Elementary School offer ?
Howe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Howe Elementary School part of?
Howe Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Howe Elementary School located?
Howe Elementary School is located in the Indianola Hills neighborhood of Des Moines, IA. There are 1 other public schools located in Indianola Hills.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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