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
12:1

Math Proficiency
62%

Reading Proficiency
72%

C+

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

72%

Math Proficiency

62%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

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

Male

51.7%

Female

48.3%

White

56.8%

Black

27.6%

Hispanic

10.2%

Two or more races

4.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<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 12:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% 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 $453,497. 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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