Hubbell Elementary

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

407 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hubbell Elementary School, located in the historic neighborhood of Ingersoll Park in Des Moines, Iowa, is a well-regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Des Moines Public Schools district, it is widely recognized for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment. The school’s central location and traditional building architecture make it a cornerstone of the surrounding residential area, often serving as a hub for local families and community engagement.

Academically, Hubbell is noted for its focus on well-rounded student development, balancing core curriculum standards with opportunities for creative and social-emotional growth. The school benefits from a dedicated teaching staff and an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that helps facilitate various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By emphasizing high expectations and individualized attention, Hubbell Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school while building a solid foundation for lifelong learning.

407

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hubbell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	42
Black	72
Asian	6
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	2

White
250 (61.4 %)
Black
72 (17.7 %)
Hispanic
42 (10.3 %)
Two or More
35 (8.6 %)
Asian
6 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Phone:	(515)242-8414
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 72