School Overview
Studebaker Elementary School, located at 300 E County Line Rd in Des Moines, Iowa, is a public elementary school serving students within the Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) district. The school is situated in the southern part of the city and serves as a foundational educational hub for the surrounding residential community. Like other schools in the district, Studebaker focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of its students.

The school environment at Studebaker is characterized by its dedication to fostering an inclusive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to succeed. Beyond academics, the school typically engages families and the local community through various events, parent-teacher partnerships, and extracurricular opportunities. As part of the Des Moines Public Schools system, Studebaker adheres to the district’s broader initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps, supporting diverse learning needs, and preparing young learners for a successful transition to middle school.
561
Total Students
42.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Studebaker Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White160
Hispanic245
Black104
Asian20
Two or More31
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    245 (43.7%)
  • White
    160 (28.5%)
  • Black
    104 (18.5%)
  • Two or More
    31 (5.5%)
  • Asian
    20 (3.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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)242-8436
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 435
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 49
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 82
Grade 1 108
Grade 2 96
Grade 3 99
Grade 4 89
Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Studebaker Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten82
Grade 1108
Grade 296
Grade 399
Grade 489
Grade 587
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Studebaker Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28651%
Male27549%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)