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Top 25% School in Iowa
Ranked 105 of 183 in Iowa
Top schools in Des MoinesHillis Elementary School is a public school for kids in grades K–5 in Des Moines, Iowa. It is part of the Des Moines Independent Community School District. There are about 291 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 12:1. This means that each student can get one-on-one help in class. Hillis Elementary focuses on teaching the basics of reading, writing, and math, and also has programs for social and emotional learning. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school, and about 64% of them are minorities. This includes students who are Hispanic, Black, Asian, or multiracial. Based on performance data, around 50–54% of students are good at math and 45–49% are good at English Language Arts. These numbers are a little lower than the averages for the state. The school spends about $16,776 on each student, which goes toward student services, interventions, and instructional materials. Hillis Elementary is in a diverse urban area, and the community is very involved with the school. Hillis Elementary School is known for its diverse student body, small class sizes, and focus on basic academics. It is also working to help students do better in school.
292 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
313 : 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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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
The $265 million bond from Des Moines Public Schools will help Hillis Elementary by improving its facilities, programs, and resources for students.
Q1. Does Hillis Elementary School have any activities or programs after school?
Ans. Yes, the school has some after-school programs, like help with homework, fun activities, and seasonal clubs. However, these are only available if there is room.
Q2. What does Hillis Elementary do to help students who are learning English as a second language?
Ans. Hillis Elementary helps multilingual students do well in school by offering ELL services like specialized instruction and help with language development.
Q3. How can families help out at Hillis Elementary?
Ans. The school has family nights, workshops for parents, and volunteer programs to get parents and other adults involved in their kids' education.
Q4. What kinds of transportation do the students use?
Ans. Students who meet the requirements can use the district's bus service, which is based on how far they live and what routes they can take.
Q5. Does Hillis Elementary offer counseling or help with social and emotional issues?
Ans. Yes, students can get help with their emotional and academic needs by talking to school counselors, behavioral support staff, and social-emotional learning programs.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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