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Cowles Elementary School — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Des Moines, Iowa|Des Moines Independent Comm School District|Last audited: Not yet synced
Des Moines, IA 50324
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School Profile
Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
403
Student:Teacher
18.3:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
15.9%
Phone
(515)242-7818School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
85-89%
Math Proficiency
77%
79th percentile in IA
Chronic Absenteeism
6.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.7:1
Worse than average in IADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,518
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 54%Local 30%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$287,903
+1.5% YoY
Des Moines, IA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
392
Current enrollment
Stable(-8% 5yr)Coming Up
Fri, Aug 14, 2026
Professional Development Days
Staff DayMon, Aug 24, 2026
First Day of School for Students
EventWed, Sep 2, 2026
First Day for Preschool
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cowles Elementary School
Cowles Elementary School has a total enrollment of 403 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Des Moines, IA.