Smouse Opportunity School in Des Moines, IA

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Preschool | Grades PK-8 | Des Moines Independent

Smouse Opportunity School is located in Des Moines, IA and is one of 62 schools in Des Moines Independent School District. It is a sp-ed school that serves 169 students in grades PK-8. more

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2820 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50312

(515) 242-8210

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Callanan Middle School 0.1 miles		1 2 3 4 5
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Hubbell Elementary School 0.9 miles		1 2 3 4 5

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Enrollment (2011)

Total: 169

28% 72%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Smouse Opportunity School had 73% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Iowa had 38% 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 (2011)

White

46%

Black

28%

Hispanic

14%

Two or More Races

11%

Asian/Pacific Islander

2%

Des Moines Independent District Spending

$10,339Per Pupil

The Des Moines Independent spends $10,339 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 31% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Des Moines Independent District

8:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Smouse Opportunity School had 8 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Iowa average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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