Des Moines Independent School District
901 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50302
(515) 242-7911
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Des Moines Independent School District Statistics
The Des Moines Independent School District is located in Des Moines, IA and includes 60 schools that serve 31,613 students in grades PK through 12.
District Spending
The Des Moines Independent School District spends $10,152 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.
District Student-Teacher Ratio
The Des Moines Independent School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
District Student Information
The Des Moines Independent School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 8% in 2008. The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.
In the Des Moines Independent School District, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program). An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.
The Des Moines Independent School District serves 14% English Language Learners (ELL). ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.
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