At a glance
Reported students
312
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
380
Hanawalt Elementary: 312 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 356
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Hanawalt Elementary
Hanawalt Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Des Moines. It is one of 59 current school records connected to Des Moines Independent Comm School District. NCES reports 312 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.4%) and Black (26%). English learners represent 15.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hanawalt Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.4%
- Hispanic13.5%
- Black26%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
312 reported students
Cattell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
314 reported students
King Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
315 reported students
Findley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
324 reported students
Howe Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
297 reported students
Stowe Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
297 reported students
Public schools near Hanawalt Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Elementary School Elementary · West Des Moines Comm School District | PK–06 | 548 | 1 mi |
| Hubbell Elementary Elementary · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | KG–05 | 362 | 1.3 mi |
| Greenwood Elementary School Elementary · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | PK–06 | 293 | 1.3 mi |
| Windsor Elementary Elementary · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | KG–05 | 254 | 1.4 mi |
| Cowles Elementary School Elementary · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | PK–08 | 392 | 2 mi |
| Perkins Elementary School Elementary · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | KG–05 | 438 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hanawalt Elementary
What grades does Hanawalt Elementary serve?
Hanawalt Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
How many students attend Hanawalt Elementary?
Hanawalt Elementary reported 312 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 356 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hanawalt Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 312 students and 24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hanawalt Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hanawalt Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Des Moines Independent Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hanawalt Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hanawalt Elementary in?
Hanawalt Elementary is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District, based in Des Moines, IA, which operates 59 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hanawalt Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hillside Elementary School (1 mi), Hubbell Elementary (1.3 mi), Greenwood Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.