Stowe Elementary School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

297 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Stowe Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the Eastwood neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa, serving students in grades PK through 5. As part of the Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills while fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. The school is known for its commitment to student development, offering various resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its neighborhood population.

Located on the east side of Des Moines, Stowe Elementary serves as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional learning. The school encourages family involvement and works closely with parents and the surrounding community to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school. By leveraging the broader resources of the DMPS district, Stowe strives to create an equitable learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best in a welcoming and structured setting.

297

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stowe Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	124
Black	49
Asian	9
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
124 (41.8%)
White
96 (32.3%)
Black
49 (16.5%)
Two or More
17 (5.7%)
Asian
9 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)

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)242-8435
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 49

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 38