Hanawalt Elementary

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

312 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hanawalt Elementary School, located in the historic neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa, is a part of the Des Moines Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its tight-knit community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering academic growth. It prides itself on creating an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop both their intellectual abilities and their social-emotional skills, often highlighting a curriculum that emphasizes collaboration and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic focus, Hanawalt is noted for being a neighborhood-centric school with strong parent and community involvement. Its location in the 50312 zip code places it in a residential area, which helps facilitate a supportive "small school" feel despite being part of a larger district. With a dedication to providing a well-rounded education, Hanawalt Elementary remains a staple of the local community, focused on preparing its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

312

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hanawalt Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	42
Black	81
Asian	2
Two or More	14

White
173 (55.4%)
Black
81 (26.0%)
Hispanic
42 (13.5%)
Two or More
14 (4.5%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Phone:	(515)242-8411
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 55