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Hanawalt Elementary School

225 56th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hanawalt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Hanawalt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Hanawalt Elementary School's student population of 333 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
333 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Hanawalt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanawalt Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#674 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hanawalt Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hanawalt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hanawalt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hanawalt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hanawalt Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hanawalt Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hanawalt Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
28%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hanawalt Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hanawalt Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hanawalt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hanawalt Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Hanawalt Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hanawalt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hanawalt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanawalt Elementary School's ranking?
Hanawalt Elementary School is ranked #674 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Hanawalt Elementary School often compared to?
Hanawalt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cowles Elementary School, Windsor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Hanawalt Elementary School?
333 students attend Hanawalt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Hanawalt Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanawalt Elementary School?
Hanawalt Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hanawalt Elementary School offer ?
Hanawalt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hanawalt Elementary School part of?
Hanawalt Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Hanawalt Elementary School located?
Hanawalt Elementary School is located in the Westwood neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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