Stowe Elementary School

Grayson students in grades K-5 attend the well-loved Stowe Elementary.

Stowe Elementary School in Grayson was started in 1915 and has parts of the original building.

The historical architecture of Stowe Elementary is a source of pride for the Grayson area.

A playground and basketball courts make for a fun recess for Grayson kids at Stowe Elementary.

Stowe Elementary students can take advantage of outdoor learning and play in Grayson.

Stowe Elementary is tucked amongst the nature and homes of the Grayson neighborhood.

Ample green and outdoor space allows Stowe Elementary students to get outside to play and learn.

Stowe Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1411 E 33rd St, Des Moines, IA

Gray's Woods Neighborhood

Des Moines Independent Community School District

307 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
36%

Reading Proficiency
45%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

45%

Math Proficiency

36%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 25	Full Time Teachers 25
Teachers in First or Second Year 9.8%

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

298:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.5%	Female 49.5%
White 40.3%	Hispanic 32.9%
Black 18.2%	Two or more races 4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander 3.5%	Native American <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

5/2/2018

We've moved around so my kids have attended several different schools before selling in at Stowe. We love it. Class sizes seem smaller and everyone- from the front office to the principal- is genuinely interested in the students success. I feel like i could bring any concern i had directly to the fa...

4.0 parent

10/29/2012

I give it an above average rating because the teachers are really god! They communicate very well with the parents and are very hands-on teaching. The staff is all good except for the principal.

5.0 parent

8/30/2011

I love this school. I have all 3 of my children enrolled here. All my children's teacher go above and beyond.

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Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Gray's Woods

Stowe 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 307 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Stowe Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $185,295. Discover additional schools in the area, like East High School, Fairmount Education, Joshua Christian Academy-Main Campus, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Stowe Elementary School.

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