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Hillis Elementary School

Des Moines, Iowa · Grades K to 5 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District

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About Hillis Elementary School

Hillis Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5 as a public school in Des Moines, Iowa. Enrollment was 279 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Des Moines. With about 24.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.4 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 64 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Polk County. Des Moines Independent Comm School District runs 54 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	2401 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
Phone	(515) 242-8412
School district	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	279
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	24.4
Students per teacher	11.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 190897000541). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Hillis Elementary School serve?

Hillis Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Hillis Elementary School?

Hillis Elementary School reported 279 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 279 students and 24.4 teachers in federal data.

Is Hillis Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Hillis Elementary School in?

Hillis 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 Hillis Elementary School located?

Hillis Elementary School is at 2401 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310. The phone number is (515) 242-8412.

How many other schools are near Hillis Elementary School?

There are 64 other schools within 5 miles of Hillis Elementary School in our directory.