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Top 10% School in Iowa
Ranked 67 of 183 in Iowa
Top schools in Des MoinesHanawalt Elementary School is a public school in Des Moines, Iowa, for kids in grades K–5. There are about 317 students and 12 teachers for each student at the school. This means that each student can get more individualized help. The school has a full curriculum and offers services like teaching gifted students. It also stresses getting people together and making sure everyone feels like they belong. About 45% of the students are from racial or ethnic minorities, and a lot of them say they are Black or Hispanic. Hanawalt Elementary says that about 65–69% of its students are good at math and about 70–74% are good at English and language arts. These numbers are very close to what the state usually sees. The school spends about $14,934 on each student, which shows how much it cares about helping students and teaching them the basics. Hanawalt Elementary is in a safe area and is known for being friendly and helpful in the community. The school is good because it has small classes, students do well in all subjects, and they are dedicated to helping all kinds of students.
354 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
340 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
New Playground Name
We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....
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Read MoreAll Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:25 PM
Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
Being Updated
Des Moines Public Schools recently saw big improvements in statewide performance scores, which show that students are doing better across the board. At the same time, voters approved a $265 million bond to modernize schools, expand preschool, and improve programming. These changes are expected to help schools like Hanawalt Elementary by giving them better facilities and more ways to learn.
Q1. What extracurricular opportunities are available at Hanawalt Elementary School?
Ans. Art clubs, music programs, student leadership groups, and seasonal enrichment events are just some of the things that students can do.
Q2. Does Hanawalt Elementary offer before- or after-school care?
Ans. Depending on the district's availability, the school often works with community groups to offer programs before and after school.
Q3. How does the school support students with special needs?
Ans. Hanawalt provides special education services, individualized education plans (IEPs), and inclusion-based support tailored to student needs.
Q4. Does Hanawalt have a strong parent-teacher organization (PTO)?
Ans. Yes, the school has an active PTO that plans events, fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities to get more people involved in the community.
Q5. What safety rules does Hanawalt Elementary follow?
Ans. The school uses districtwide safety protocols, including secure entry systems, emergency preparedness drills, and supervised student areas.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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