How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Greenwood Elementary School | Hoover High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Des Moines, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 293 | 898 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.8% | 69.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Greenwood Elementary School | Hoover High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,255 | $16,255 |
| District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Greenwood Elementary School | Hoover High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.2% | 16.8% |
| African American | 16.8% | 36.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% | 25.6% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 15.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.6% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Greenwood Elementary School | Hoover High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 7 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 325.6:1 | 309.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.4% | 61.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.