Howe Elementary School
Des Moines, IA 50315
Phone: (515) 242-8413
District: Des Moines Independent Community School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 272 students
Howe Elementary School, a public school located in Des Moines, IA, serves grades K-5 in the Des Moines Independent Community School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Howe Elementary School is a public school located in Des Moines, IA. 272 students attend Howe Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 1/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Iowa Assessment data from Iowa Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 3/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Iowa Department of Education. |
Posted: June 19, 2019
They do NOT DO HOMEWORK. THEY DO NOT SEND ANY HOME
Posted: June 19, 2019
They just tell you to medicate your child. The teacher and staff at this school over step personal home boundries my kids do not feel safe at this school
Posted: June 19, 2019
No they have caused my daughter to be extremely scared for her safety at school my sons glasses was broken by another student and they didnt even offer to pay my kids get retaliated against due to be not being nice to the teachers for not doing there jobs
Posted: June 19, 2019
The principal likes to belittle parents and push medication
Posted: June 19, 2019
Very rude judgemental i have known multiple parents taking there child out of this school
Posted: June 19, 2019
I hate this school and i wish i could move to a better school district quicker
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Posted: May 30, 2019
Terrible. Secretary was rude. Most staff was too.
Posted: November 15, 2014
I think Howe has to be one of the best schools in the district. The teachers that my children have had are outstanding. These teachers truly care about their students. I am so grateful for all of the hard working staff at this school.
Posted: August 11, 2014
I love this school. The principal is wonderful. She has done such a great job setting expectations for the students and listens to the parents. The teachers are also very effective in the classroom. My three children love Howe and so do I.
Posted: August 27, 2012
Spend a minimal amount of time in this school and it's clear why it is rated as is. It's about the paycheck from everyone from the teachers to the front office. It's a positive thing that the students have a lot of homework. This ensures they get the assistance they need. Lacks teamwork and partnerships.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copper Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pleasant Hill | IA | 5.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Camp Dodge | 10.8 mi. |
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