Des Moines Independent Community School District has 60 schools and 33,623 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 60%. Also, 76.6% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Des Moines Independent Community School District: The learner body at the schools served by Des Moines Independent Community School District is 37.8% White, 20.2% Black, 26.5% Asian, 8.3% Hispanic/Latino, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 37.8% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.2% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 49% of learners are female, and 51% of learners are male. At schools in Des Moines Independent Community School District, 76.6% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 16.3% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Des Moines Independent Community School District: Within Des Moines Independent Community School District, 99.9% of educators are certified, and 85.6% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 15:1. The district has 48 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Des Moines Independent Community School District: In Des Moines Independent Community School District, 58% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 55% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 59% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 58% tested at or above that level for math. And 53% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 48% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Des Moines Independent Community School District: Des Moines Independent Community School District spends $14,421 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $496,988,000. The school district spends $7,336.5 million on instruction, $4,393.0 million on support services and $553.4 million on other expenses.