How many schools are in Des Moines Independent Comm School District?

There are 59 schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District, serving students throughout the district.

Where is Des Moines Independent Comm School District located?

Des Moines Independent Comm School District serves students in Des Moines, Polk County County, IA.

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Des Moines Independent Comm School District — District Profile & Schools

Q: When is the last day of school in Des Moines Independent Comm School District?

The last day of school in Des Moines Independent Comm School District is Wed, Jun 2, 2027, according to the district's published calendar.

Q: How many students are enrolled in Des Moines Independent Comm School District?

Total enrollment in Des Moines Independent Comm School District is 30,277 students.

Des Moines, Iowa · Polk County

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Key Dates — Des Moines Independent Comm School District School Calendar

The first day of school in Des Moines Independent Comm School District is Mon, Aug 24, 2026, and the last day of school is Wed, Jun 2, 2027, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Paid Break (Mon, Sep 7, 2026), Paid Break (Labor Day) (Mon, Sep 7, 2026), Unpaid Break No School (Mon, Sep 21, 2026), Unpaid Break (Mon, Nov 2, 2026 to Tue, Nov 24, 2026), Paid Break (Wed, Nov 25, 2026), Thanksgiving Break (Thu, Nov 26, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026).

First day of school: Mon, Aug 24, 2026
Last day of school: Wed, Jun 2, 2027
Paid Break: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Paid Break (Labor Day): Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Unpaid Break No School: Mon, Sep 21, 2026
Unpaid Break: Mon, Nov 2, 2026 to Tue, Nov 24, 2026
Paid Break: Wed, Nov 25, 2026
Thanksgiving Break: Thu, Nov 26, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Labor Day: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Yom Kippur: Mon, Sep 21, 2026
Educator University Day (No School): Mon, Nov 2, 2026
Election Day: Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Conference Comp Day - (No School): Wed, Nov 25, 2026
Paid Holiday: Thu, Nov 26, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Paid Holiday (Thanksgiving): Thu, Nov 26, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
MLK Jr. Day: Mon, Jan 18, 2027
Eid al-Fitr: Wed, Mar 10, 2027
Good Friday: Fri, Mar 26, 2027

30,277

Students

Schools

14.6:1

Student-Teacher

2,069 teachers

-1 - 12

Grades

Quick Facts

513

Avg. School Size

2,945

Total Staff

Des Moines Independent Comm School District Calendar

72 events

Aug 14 - 21

PD Day

Professional Development Days

Fri, Aug 14

PD Day

Professional Development Day

Mon, Aug 17

PD Day

Professional Development Day

Tue, Aug 18

PD Day

Professional Development Day

Wed, Aug 19

PD Day

Professional Development Day

Thu, Aug 20

PD Day

Professional Development Day

Fri, Aug 21

PD Day

Professional Development Day

Mon, Aug 24

Event

First Day of School for Students

Mon, Aug 24

Event

First Day of School for K-12 Students

Wed, Sep 2

Event

First Day for Preschool

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Contact

Address: 2100 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
Phone: (515)242-7911

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE): 2,069
Total Staff: 2,945

Data Source

Des Moines

Middle

634 studentsGrades 6 - 816.7:1 ratio81.86% FRPL

Brubaker Elementary School

Des Moines

Des Moines Independent Comm School District — District Profile & Schools

Key Dates — Des Moines Independent Comm School District School Calendar

Quick Facts

Des Moines Independent Comm School District Calendar

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Staff & Students

Schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District (59)

Lincoln High School

Roosevelt High School

East High School

North High School

Hoover High School

Weeks Middle School

Meredith Middle School

Merrill Middle School

McCombs Middle School

Harding Middle School

Brubaker Elementary School

Brody Middle School

Studebaker Elementary School

Capitol View Elementary School

Callanan Middle School

River Woods Elementary School

Morris Elementary School

Jackson Elementary School

Goodrell Middle School

Hoyt Middle School

Hiatt Middle School

Moulton Elementary School

Perkins Elementary School

Garton Elementary

South Union Elementary School

Carver Elementary

Lovejoy Elementary School

Park Ave Elementary School

Cowles Elementary School

Virtual Campus

Samuelson Elementary School

Hubbell Elementary

Monroe Elementary School

Mitchell Early Childhood Center

Hanawalt Elementary

Stowe Elementary School

Oak Park

Cattell Elementary School

Greenwood Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary School

Howe Elementary

Moore Elementary School

Hillis Elementary School

Edmunds Elementary School

Findley Elementary School

Willard Elementary School

King Elementary School

McKinley Elementary School

Windsor Elementary

McKee Elementary School

Phillips Elementary

Madison Elementary School

Wright Elementary School

Walnut Street School

Downtown School

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

Pleasant Hill Elementary School

Jessie Franklin Taylor

Ruby Van Meter

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