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Hillis Elementary School

2401 56th St
Des Moines, IA 50310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillis 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (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

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Hillis Elementary School's student population of 305 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
305 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 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
Hillis 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 Hillis Elementary School is 0.77, 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)
#1135 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hillis Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hillis 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.
45-49%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillis 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.
50-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hillis 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
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hillis Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hillis Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
13%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hillis Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hillis Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hillis Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
34%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hillis Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hillis 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 Hillis Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Hillis 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
70%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hillis 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
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hillis 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 Hillis Elementary School's ranking?
Hillis Elementary School is ranked #1135 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Hillis Elementary School often compared to?
Hillis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Findley Elementary School, Perkins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Hillis Elementary School?
305 students attend Hillis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Hillis Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillis Elementary School?
Hillis Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillis Elementary School offer ?
Hillis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hillis Elementary School part of?
Hillis Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Hillis Elementary School located?
Hillis Elementary School is located in the Merle Hay neighborhood of Des Moines, IA. There are 1 other public schools located in Merle Hay.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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