BRUBAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Brubaker Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Des Moines Independent Comm School District school district, located in Des Moines, IA with about 709 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 53 teachers, Brubaker Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Brubaker Elementary School is a public school located in the East High School feeder pattern within the Des Moines Independent Community School District. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in the Easton Place neighborhood of Des Moines. Brubaker is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a diverse, community-focused environment, emphasizing both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its student body.

As part of the Des Moines Public Schools system, Brubaker Elementary focuses on equitable access to resources and a curriculum aligned with state standards. The school fosters a collaborative atmosphere where teachers work to support a wide range of learning needs, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Through various extracurricular activities and family engagement initiatives, Brubaker strives to maintain strong connections with the local community while nurturing a supportive learning culture for all its students.

For more information, contact Brubaker Elementary School at (515) 242-8405 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.