At a glance
Grades served
08–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
A directory record is available; comparative measures are not
The current federal directory identifies OEN - Des Moines Prep and its grade span, location, and district, but the matched files did not provide usable enrollment, staffing, demographic, or program measures. We omit empty comparison panels rather than treating missing values as zero.
What the reported data says about OEN - Des Moines Prep
OEN - Des Moines Prep is a public combined / other school serving grades 08–09 in Des Moines. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Opportunity Ed_Des Moines. Current enrollment was not reported in the matched federal membership file.
Questions worth asking OEN - Des Moines Prep
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Public schools near OEN - Des Moines Prep
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Franklin Taylor Other · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | PK–PK | 195 | 2.3 mi |
| Ruby Van Meter Other · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | KG–12 | 109 | 2.4 mi |
| Mitchell Early Childhood Center Other · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | PK–PK | 292 | 3.6 mi |
| McKee Elementary School Other · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | PK–PK | 235 | 4.1 mi |
| Woodlawn Early Childhood Center Other · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | PK–PK | 216 | 4.3 mi |
| Valley Southwoods Other · West Des Moines Comm School District | 09–09 | 678 | 7.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about OEN - Des Moines Prep
What grades does OEN - Des Moines Prep serve?
OEN - Des Moines Prep reports grades 08–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Opportunity Ed_Des Moines.
Is OEN - Des Moines Prep a public, charter, or magnet school?
OEN - Des Moines Prep is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is OEN - Des Moines Prep in?
OEN - Des Moines Prep is part of Opportunity Ed_Des Moines, based in Des Moines, IA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near OEN - Des Moines Prep?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jessie Franklin Taylor (2.3 mi), Ruby Van Meter (2.4 mi), Mitchell Early Childhood Center (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.