Stowe Elementary School
- Stowe Elementary School serves 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Stowe Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Stowe Elementary School's student population of 399 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 399 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Stowe Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Stowe Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1189 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 11% |
| Black | 13% | 6% |
| White | 46% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Des Moines Independent Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Stowe Elementary School is East High School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Goodrell Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Willard Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Des Moines Mckee Elementary School Grades: PK | 323 students
0.8 miles
2115 E 39th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515)323-8628 0.8 PK 323 - Des Moines Willard Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 355 students
1.0 miles
2941 Dean Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515)242-8439 1.0 PK-5 355 - Des Moines Phillips Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 359 students
1.1 miles
1701 Lay St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515)242-8431 1.1 PK-5 359 - Des Moines Goodrell Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 628 students
1.4 miles
3300 E. 29th Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515)242-8444 1.4 6-8 628 - Des Moines Hoyt Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 522 students
1.4 miles
2700 E 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515)242-8446 1.4 6-8 522
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