COWLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cowles Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Des Moines Independent Comm School District school district, located in Des Moines, IA with about 397 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 22 teachers, Cowles Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Cowles Elementary School, located on College Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa, is a public school that serves students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Des Moines Public Schools district, the institution is known for its focus on fostering a supportive community environment while emphasizing core academic standards, social-emotional learning, and student engagement.
The school is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and providing a well-rounded curriculum that encourages critical thinking and creativity. By maintaining a focus on individual student growth and collaboration between staff, families, and the local community, Cowles aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Cowles Elementary School at (515) 242-7818 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Des Moines, IA 50324
(515) 242-7818
COWLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Des Moines, IA with about 397 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 397
- Teachers:
- 22.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 397 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COWLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 76.8%
- Two or more races
- 10.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.8%
- Asian
- 3.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 45.8%
- Male
- 54.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.