How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Choice Charter Schools | Des Moines Independent Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Union, Iowa | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 86 | 30,739 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 59 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 32.1:1 | 14.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Choice Charter Schools | Des Moines Independent Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | N/A | $15,286 |
| Federal Revenue | N/A | 14.4% |
| State Revenue | N/A | 56.2% |
| Local Revenue | N/A | 29.4% |
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Choice Charter Schools | Des Moines Independent Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.1% | 32.2% |
| African American | 9.7% | 21.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% | 31.0% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 7.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 0.4% | 7.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | 69.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Choice Charter Schools | Des Moines Independent Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 54 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 319.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | N/A | 42.5% |
School Types
Choice Charter Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.