Studebaker Elementary School
561 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 160 |
| Hispanic | 245 |
| Black | 104 |
| Asian | 20 |
| Two or More | 31 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic245 (43.7%)
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White160 (28.5%)
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Black104 (18.5%)
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Two or More31 (5.5%)
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Asian20 (3.6%)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 82 |
| Grade 1 | 108 |
| Grade 2 | 96 |
| Grade 3 | 99 |
| Grade 4 | 89 |
| Grade 5 | 87 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 286 | 51% |
| Male | 275 | 49% |
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