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Phillips Elementary

PublicGrades 0–5
Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students254
Student:Teacher11.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch69%
Title INo
Phillips
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 356
254
Total Enrollment
State avg: 42%
69%+26.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Phillips Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Des Moines, Iowa. The school enrolls 254 students. It is part of the Des Moines Independent Comm School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Iowa state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
254 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictDes Moines Independent Comm School District
County19153
CityDes Moines
ZIP50317
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID190897000571

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment254
White55.0%
Hispanic / Latino28.7%
Black / African American10.1%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Two or More Races4.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
55.0%
Hispanic
28.7%
Black
10.1%
Asian
1.2%
Two+
4.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %69%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)