Hanawalt Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Moines, Iowa 50312 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
#392 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#10002 of 50,301 nationally
About Hanawalt Elementary
Hanawalt Elementary is a public elementary located in Des Moines, in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 312 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 392nd of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is math proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 312.
There are 64 schools in Des Moines; Hanawalt Elementary ranks 7th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)49.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hanawalt Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hanawalt Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Merrill Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students · 534 m away
Hillside Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
548 students · 1.5 km away
Roosevelt High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,051 students · 1.9 km away
Hubbell Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students · 2.1 km away
Greenwood Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students · 2.2 km away
Windsor Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students · 2.3 km away
Stilwell Junior High School
West Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 7–8
645 students · 2.6 km away
Callanan Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
553 students · 3.1 km away
Cowles Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
392 students · 3.3 km away
Perkins Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
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312 students
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312 students
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312 students
Sunset Heights Elementary School
Webster City · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
311 students
Mitchell Elementary School
Ames · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students
Cattell Elementary School
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314 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hanawalt Elementary a good school?
Hanawalt Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 71.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #392 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hanawalt Elementary rank in Iowa?
Hanawalt Elementary ranks #392 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #10002 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hanawalt Elementary?
Hanawalt Elementary had 312 students in 2025.
Is Hanawalt Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Hanawalt Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hanawalt Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hanawalt Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.