Hanawalt Elementary School

Hanawalt Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

225 56th St, Des Moines, IA

Westwood Neighborhood

Des Moines Independent Community School District

354 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
70%

Reading Proficiency
60%

C+

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

60%

Math Proficiency

70%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 24	Full Time Teachers 24
Teachers in First or Second Year 11.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

340:1

Student Diversity

Female 54%	Male 46%
White 55.9%	Black 26.3%
Hispanic 12.4%	Two or more races 4.8%
Asian <1%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 other

12/13/2016

My kid likes going to school at Hanawalt

5.0 parent

5/25/2014

We have two children attending Hanawalt and believe that the entire staff is committed to the success of all children at every level. While there are challenges with increased class size, particularly in Kindergarten, the school, district and involved parents are mutually finding solutions. Grade le...

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Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50312 Westwood

Hanawalt Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Des Moines, IA and is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 354 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Hanawalt Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $462,072. Discover additional schools in the area, like Roosevelt High School, Virtual Campus, Central Campus - Main, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hanawalt Elementary School.

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