Hubbell Elementary School

800 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hubbell 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 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : 68% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Hubbell Elementary School's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hubbell 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 Hubbell Elementary School is 0.58, 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)
#831 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hubbell Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hubbell 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.
68%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hubbell 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.
55-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hubbell 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
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hubbell Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hubbell Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hubbell Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hubbell Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hubbell 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
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hubbell Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Hubbell 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
41%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hubbell 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
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hubbell 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 Hubbell Elementary School's ranking?
Hubbell Elementary School is ranked #831 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Hubbell Elementary School often compared to?
Hubbell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perkins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Hubbell Elementary School?
407 students attend Hubbell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Hubbell Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hubbell Elementary School?
Hubbell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hubbell Elementary School offer ?
Hubbell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hubbell Elementary School part of?
Hubbell Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Hubbell Elementary School located?
Hubbell Elementary School is located in the Waveland Park neighborhood of Des Moines, IA. There are 1 other public schools located in Waveland Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : 68% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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