Pace serves 50 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% 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 6-12
Total Students
50 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
32%
7%
White
62%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Pace?
50 students attend Pace.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Pace students are White, 32% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pace?
Pace has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pace offer ?
Pace offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pace part of?
Pace is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District.
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