Hillis Elementary School in Des Moines, IA

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Hillis Elementary School is located in Des Moines, IA and is one of 39 elementary schools in Des Moines Independent School District. It is a public school that serves 471 students in grades PK, K-5. more

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Des Moines Independent District Spending

$10,152Per Pupil

The Des Moines Independent spends $10,152 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Des Moines Independent District

Education.com TestRating

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Elementary Schools Nearby

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School Name distance	TestRating	Community Rating
Mt Olive Lutheran School 0.3 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
New Horizon Academy 0.6 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Cowles Elementary School 0.9 miles		1 2 3 4 5
St Theresa School 1 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Perkins Elementary School 1 miles		1 2 3 4 5

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School Facts

Public School
Grades PK, K-5
Des Moines Independent School District

Made AYP
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Contact

Hillis Elementary School
2401 56TH St
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8412

Nearby Cities

Clive, Commerce, Johnston, Des Moines, West Des Moines, Grimes, Waukee, Norwalk, more...

Test Scores

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3

TestRating
3 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 471

49% 44%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Hillis Elementary School had 50% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Iowa had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2010)

White

62%

Hispanic

17%

Black

9%

Two or More Races

7%

Asian/Pacific Islander

5%

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15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Hillis Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Recent Reviews

My son is in the 4th grade and seems to like the school. A few problems with bullies but the good out ranks the bad. He always loves his teachers.

Submitted by a Parent on Dec 23, 2010

andrea: So far the school has been great. It is my son's first year, he entered Kindergarten this year.

The staff has all been really helpful, and they always have smiles on their faces. I felt really comfortable dropping him off this morning.

Just the way the staff treated me, gives me the impression he will be in good hands. Great personalities, makes a good work environment.

Submitted by a Parent on Aug 26, 2010