Howe Elementary School

Indianola Hills students at Howe Elementary are in grades K-5.

Indianola Hills' Howe Elementary School is home to the Hawks.

Outdoor learning areas at Howe Elementary School expand the classroom in Indianola Hills.

Two playgrounds and ample green space make for fun at Howe Elementary in Indianola Hills.

Howe Elementary is located on Indianola Avenue in Indianola Hills, making it accessible.

Many students of Howe Elementary can walk a few shorts minutes to school.

Howe Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

2900 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA

Indianola Hills Neighborhood

Des Moines Independent Community School District

306 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
47%

Reading Proficiency
47%

C-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

47%

Math Proficiency

47%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

14.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

300:1

Student Diversity

Male

56.9%

Female

43.1%

Hispanic

35.4%

White

26.3%

Black

22.9%

Asian or Pacific Islander

9.1%

Two or more races

6.1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

6/20/2019

I hate this school and i wish i could move to a better school district quicker

2.0 parent

5/31/2019

Terrible. Secretary was rude. Most staff was too.

5.0 parent

11/16/2014

I think Howe has to be one of the best schools in the district. The teachers that my children have had are outstanding. These teachers truly care about their students. I am so grateful for all of the hard working staff at this school.

5.0 parent

8/12/2014

I love this school. The principal is wonderful. She has done such a great job setting expectations for the students and listens to the parents. The teachers are also very effective in the classroom. My three children love Howe and so do I.

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Median Lot Size

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Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Indianola Hills

Howe 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 306 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Howe Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $193,984. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lincoln 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 Howe Elementary School.

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