Hubbell Elementary At Samuelson serves 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
309 students

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
16%
13%

Black
19%
7%

White
63%
71%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hubbell Elementary At Samuelson?
309 students attend Hubbell Elementary At Samuelson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Hubbell Elementary At Samuelson students are White, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hubbell Elementary At Samuelson?
Hubbell Elementary At Samuelson has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hubbell Elementary At Samuelson offer ?
Hubbell Elementary At Samuelson offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hubbell Elementary At Samuelson part of?
Hubbell Elementary At Samuelson is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District.
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