Hillis Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Moines, Iowa 50310 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
#620 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#27692 of 50,301 nationally
About Hillis Elementary School
Hillis Elementary School 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 279 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 620th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is students per teacher (82th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 279.
There are 64 schools in Des Moines; Hillis Elementary School ranks 29th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)76.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.6
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 Hillis Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hillis Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines
Des Moines · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
150 students · 949 m away
Cowles Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
392 students · 1.3 km away
Moore Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students · 1.5 km away
Perkins Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students · 1.7 km away
Windsor Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students · 1.9 km away
Meredith Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students · 2.2 km away
Clive Learning Academy
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
551 students · 2.2 km away
Hoover High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
898 students · 2.4 km away
Karen Acres Elementary School
Urbandale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
233 students · 2.6 km away
Olmsted Elementary School
Urbandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
622 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
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280 students
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278 students
Mount Ayr Elementary
Mount Ayr · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
280 students
Newell-Fonda Elementary
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Harrison Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillis Elementary School a good school?
Hillis Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 46.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #620 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 Hillis Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Hillis Elementary School ranks #620 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #27692 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillis Elementary School?
Hillis Elementary School had 279 students in 2025.
Is Hillis Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Hillis Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hillis Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hillis Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.