Hubbell Elementary School in the Roosevelt Cultural District serves more than 400 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school draws from five Des Moines neighborhoods, including Waveland Park. Part of the Des Moines Public Schools district, Hubbell Elementary has been a community landmark since it opened in 1911.
The school is situated next to Theodore Roosevelt High School and across 42nd Street from the Des Moines Playhouse Theatre and the Shops at Roosevelt. A portion of the recreational Waveland Trail, which connects three historic neighborhoods and a host of area amenities, runs along Hubbell’s campus, adding to its significance as a community hub.
While retaining many of its original features, the school building and exterior recreation areas were largely renovated in the early 2000s. In 2007, additional funding made way for a new cafeteria, gym and classrooms.
Hubbell is one of only a few elementary schools in Des Moines to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB/PYP). Integral to IB/PYP, students are encouraged to ask questions, research, collaborate and think critically with an international perspective.
In addition to its academic curriculum, which follows the Iowa Core Curriculum Standards, Hubbell offers a garden club, Lego club and Book Buddies, as well as band, orchestra and chorus. Students may also take art, theater and dance classes in cooperation with the Des Moines Social Club.
Hubbell Elementary
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
800 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Independent Community School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Niche Grade
C+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.5%
GreatSchools Rating
1
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
70%
Science
52.1%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
420:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
White
61.4%
Black
17.7%
Hispanic
10.3%
Two or more races
8.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/8/2012
We have been thrilled with our experience at Hubbell. The academic programs are excellent, especially the IB program. The leadership--both principal and teachers--is outstanding. We have been pleased with our teachers and how much our child has grown. Hubbell does a great job with gifted children an...
3/23/2011
Hubbel Elementary provides a wonderful and devoted staff in a charming "old world" setting within the hub of the vibrant and culturally diverse Des Moines, Iowa. It's been my experience that the parents are also deeply involved and supportive in school activities. For these and many other reasons, w...
3/8/2011
All three of my children have gone to hubbell and received a great education and experience that will be the foundation of their future.
4/23/2010
Hubbell is the first International Baccelaureate Elementary School in the State of Iowa. The teachers care to improve the skills and efforts of their students. Tim Schott is the greatest Principal who is engaged with his students, motivating for his staff, and a wonderful family man.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Waveland Park
List Price Range
$94K - $2.5M
Homes For Sale
5
Average Home Value
$290,052
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
22%
Household Income
$111,574
% of College Grads
58.9%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,482 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
38.9%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$750 - $1,775 per month
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Parks in this Area
Witmer Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
McCollum-Waveland Tennis Complex
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Pickleball
Colby Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Trails
Tower Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Riley Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Franklin Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lions Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Waveland Woods
A secluded piece of suburbia 5 miles west of downtown Des Moines
Beaverdale
Distinctive brick homes and community characterize this historic Des Moines area
Drake
College town about 3 miles outside of Downtown Des Moines
Ingersoll Park
Quiet streets and lively neighborhood block parties near Downtown Des Moines.
Merle Hay
Merle Hay Mall is in this neighborhood only a few miles from Downtown Des Moines
North of Grand
A historic neighborhood less than 3 miles from downtown Des Moines