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Cowles Elementary School

Des Moines, Iowa · Grades PreK to 8 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District

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About Cowles Elementary School

Cowles Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 8 as a public school in Des Moines, Iowa. It reported 392 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Des Moines. With about 23.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.7 students per teacher. Des Moines Independent Comm School District runs 54 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Polk County. There are 63 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	6401 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50324
Phone	(515) 242-7818
School district	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	392
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	23.5
Students per teacher	16.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 190897002011). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

St Theresa Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Des Moines · 0.5 mi Mt Olive Lutheran SchoolPrivate, Lutheran · Grades PreK to 8Des Moines · 0.6 mi Windsor ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 0.6 mi Clive Learning AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to 6Des Moines · 0.7 mi Hillis Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 0.8 mi Horizon Science Academy Des MoinesCharter · Grades PreK to 4Des Moines · 1.2 mi Dowling Catholic High SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12West Des Moines, IA · 1.2 mi Airazi AcademyPrivate, Islamic · Grades PreK to 5West Des Moines, IA · 1.4 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Cowles Elementary School serve?

Cowles Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Cowles Elementary School?

Cowles Elementary School reported 392 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cowles Elementary School?

About 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 392 students and 23.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Cowles Elementary School a public or charter school?

Cowles Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Cowles Elementary School in?

Cowles Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/des-moines-independent-comm-school-district/

Where is Cowles Elementary School located?

Cowles Elementary School is at 6401 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50324. The phone number is (515) 242-7818.

How many other schools are near Cowles Elementary School?

There are 63 other schools within 5 miles of Cowles Elementary School in our directory.