Studebaker Elementary School

Summary:

Studebaker Elementary School is a public elementary school in Des Moines, Iowa, serving 523 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Des Moines Independent Community School District, which is ranked 301 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Studebaker Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (42.64%) compared to the state average of 19.1% and the Des Moines district average of 38.81%. The school's academic performance, as measured by the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress), is consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 34.4% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 64.2% statewide and 43.1% in the district. Additionally, Studebaker has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 88.15% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state and district averages.

When comparing Studebaker to other elementary schools within the Des Moines district, such as Jefferson Elementary, it becomes clear that the school is an outlier in terms of academic performance and student demographics. Jefferson Elementary, located just a few miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as a much lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Studebaker's persistent low performance raises questions about the district's ability to effectively support and improve its lowest-performing schools, and the need for targeted interventions and support to address the root causes of the school's underperformance.

Detail:

Public K-5

300 E County Line Rd
Des Moines, IA 50315

(515) 242-8436

District: Des Moines Independent Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
543^rd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,051

Students who attend Studebaker Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	McCombs Middle School
High:	Lincoln High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 553

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.9%

White:

32.4%

African American:

15.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Studebaker Elementary School ranks worse than 97.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 31^st among 38 ranked elementary schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.99. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Studebaker Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.9%), White (32.4%), African American (15.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Studebaker Elementary School is 14.3. 30 elementary schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Studebaker Elementary School employs 38.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Studebaker Elementary School is $15,051. 30 elementary schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Studebaker Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Des Moines Independent Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Des Moines Independent Community School District 301^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Studebaker Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	11.25	589^th	626	5.9%
2013	10.27	588^th	624	5.8%
2014	8.25	565^th	603	6.3%
2015	15.70	544^th	616	11.7%
2016	18.22	524^th	599	12.5%
2017	11.27	520^th	574	9.4%
2018	7.75	528^th	567	6.9%
2019	10.65	563^rd	603	6.6%
2021	4.47	552^nd	567	2.6%
2022	6.87	543^rd	574	5.4%
2023	4.74	543^rd	565	3.9%
2024	3.99	543^rd	557	2.5%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Studebaker Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	373	5	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	391
1989	411	4	11	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	434
1990	428	12	15	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	459
1991	445	19	18	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	488
1992	406	10	16	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	439
1993	415	13	16	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	455
1994	457	14	12	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	491
1995	424	17	15	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	466
1996	424	17	15	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	466
1997	402	17	15	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	448
1998	394	17	14	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	437
1999	363	16	16	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	404
2000	423	18	14	9	7	n/a	n/a	-28	443
2001	332	5	2	7	7	n/a	n/a	0	353
2002	386	15	7	19	7	n/a	n/a	0	434
2003	386	15	7	19	7	n/a	n/a	0	434
2004	396	25	10	16	4	n/a	n/a	0	451
2005	387	19	17	24	4	n/a	n/a	0	451
2006	392	21	20	27	4	n/a	n/a	0	464
2007	391	36	22	37	8	n/a	n/a	0	494
2008	365	37	18	36	7	n/a	n/a	0	463
2009	351	43	18	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	450
2010	318	39	13	50	3	3	22	0	448
2011	316	54	15	79	0	3	18	0	485
2012	288	42	11	63	1	3	21	0	429
2013	275	50	9	87	1	1	24	0	447
2014	277	41	9	120	1	0	31	0	479
2015	248	34	9	140	2	0	19	0	452
2016	242	25	13	154	2	2	16	0	454
2017	262	47	9	159	4	1	18	0	500
2018	238	46	13	178	1	1	18	0	495
2019	236	42	16	182	1	0	15	0	492
2020	245	67	20	203	1	0	20	0	556
2021	210	77	14	197	2	2	20	0	522
2022	202	67	24	203	1	2	24	0	523
2023	174	72	24	223	2	0	28	0	523
2024	179	88	21	226	3	0	36	0	553

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Studebaker Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	391	18.9	20.6	11.8
1989	434	16.5	26.3	10.6
1990	459	21.7	21.1	9.8
1991	488	26.8	18.2	11.7
1992	439	25.0	17.5	14.8
1993	455	26.3	17.3	14.3
1994	491	27.5	17.9	15.3
1995	466	25.5	18.3	16.3
1996	466	25.5	18.3	16.3
1997	448	25.5	17.6	18.3
1998	437	25.5	17.1	20.1
1999	404	21.7	18.6	22.5
2000	443	24.9	17.8	18.7
2001	353	23.2	15.2	27.2
2002	434	24.7	17.6	31.6
2003	434	24.7	17.6	31.6
2004	451	27.6	16.3	38.6
2005	451	25.9	17.4	38.6
2006	464	28.4	16.3	45.3
2007	494	28.7	17.2	44.5
2008	463	29.2	15.9	60.9
2009	450	30.5	14.8	57.1
2010	448	29.9	14.9	62.3
2011	485	30.0	16.1	70.3
2012	429	29.0	14.7	73.2
2013	447	28.0	15.9	76.1
2014	479	29.5	16.2	70.4
2015	452	29.0	15.5	68.8
2016	454	30.0	15.1	76.4
2017	500	33.5	14.9	78.4
2018	495	33.3	14.8	81
2019	492	34.4	14.3	85
2020	556	38.2	14.5	84
2021	522	43.7	11.9	87
2022	523	40.1	13.0	86.4
2023	523	38.6	13.5	88.1
2024	553	38.5	14.3	80.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Studebaker Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	391	18.9	20.6	11.8
1989	434	16.5	26.3	10.6
1990	459	21.7	21.1	9.8
1991	488	26.8	18.2	11.7
1992	439	25.0	17.5	14.8
1993	455	26.3	17.3	14.3
1994	491	27.5	17.9	15.3
1995	466	25.5	18.3	16.3
1996	466	25.5	18.3	16.3
1997	448	25.5	17.6	18.3
1998	437	25.5	17.1	20.1
1999	404	21.7	18.6	22.5
2000	443	24.9	17.8	18.7
2001	353	23.2	15.2	27.2
2002	434	24.7	17.6	31.6
2003	434	24.7	17.6	31.6
2004	451	27.6	16.3	38.6
2005	451	25.9	17.4	38.6
2006	464	28.4	16.3	45.3
2007	494	28.7	17.2	44.5
2008	463	29.2	15.9	60.9
2009	450	30.5	14.8	57.1
2010	448	29.9	14.9	62.3
2011	485	30.0	16.1	70.3
2012	429	29.0	14.7	73.2
2013	447	28.0	15.9	76.1
2014	479	29.5	16.2	70.4
2015	452	29.0	15.5	68.8
2016	454	30.0	15.1	76.4
2017	500	33.5	14.9	78.4
2018	495	33.3	14.8	81
2019	492	34.4	14.3	85
2020	556	38.2	14.5	84
2021	522	43.7	11.9	87
2022	523	40.1	13.0	86.4
2023	523	38.6	13.5	88.1
2024	553	38.5	14.3	80.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Studebaker Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,299 (8.6%)	$13,752 (91.4%)	$15,051

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Studebaker Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 563^rd of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 543^rd of 565 Elementary schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Studebaker Elementary School)	46	46.5	0.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Des Moines Independent Community School District)	44	43.3	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Studebaker Elementary School)	59.8	48.8	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Des Moines Independent Community School District)	52	52.1	0.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Studebaker Elementary School)	45.3	45.1	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Des Moines Independent Community School District)	49.7	52.4	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Studebaker Elementary School)	55.3	36.6	18.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Des Moines Independent Community School District)	50.9	47.6	3.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Studebaker Elementary School)	42.6	41.5	1.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Des Moines Independent Community School District)	46.5	49.5	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Studebaker Elementary School)	42.6	36.6	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Des Moines Independent Community School District)	48.4	51.6	3.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	492	523	6.3%
African American	42	72	71.4%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	16	24	50%
Hispanic	182	223	22.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	236	174	26.3%
Two or More Races	15	28	86.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85%	88.1%	3.2%

Schools Near Studebaker Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Studebaker Elementary School	Public	K-5	300 E County Line Rd	Des Moines	50315	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8436	553	39	14.3	80.3%	179 (32.4%)	88 (15.9%)	226 (40.9%)	21 (3.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.5%)	4	543^rd of 557 public elementary schools	2.5%		4.7	543^rd of 565 public elementary schools	3.9%		34.4	50.0	36.2	53.3	38.6	44.9	26.1	$15,051	$1,299	$13,752
Mitchell Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	111 Porter	Des Moines	50310	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-8424	340	17	20.3	72.4%	106 (31.2%)	69 (20.3%)	109 (32.1%)	26 (7.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.5%)								(n/a)
Morris Elementary School	Public	K-5	1401 Geil Avenue	Des Moines	50315	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8421	498	37	13.5	81.5%	179 (35.9%)	73 (14.7%)	201 (40.4%)	13 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.4%)	9.4	516^th of 557 public elementary schools	7.4%		7.7	530^th of 565 public elementary schools	6.2%	14	35.4	50.0	52.5	35.4	55.4	55.9	37.3	$16,468	$1,455	$15,012
Lovejoy Elementary School	Public	K-5	801 E Kenyon Ave	Des Moines	50315	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8419	412	32	12.9	82.0%	89 (21.6%)	110 (26.7%)	137 (33.3%)	44 (10.7%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	27 (6.6%)	4.1	542^nd of 557 public elementary schools	2.7%		4.6	544^th of 565 public elementary schools	3.7%	2	24.1	50.0	41.9	49.1	33.3	45.2	35.5	$17,256	$2,903	$14,353
Wright Elementary School	Public	K-5	5001 SW 14th St	Des Moines	50315	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8442	244	22	11.0	67.2%	106 (43.4%)	28 (11.5%)	80 (32.8%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.8%)	21.3	466^th of 557 public elementary schools	16.3%		4.1	547^th of 565 public elementary schools	3.2%	81	60.6	38.5	55.3	69.7	53.8	50.0	52.6	$15,928	$1,243	$14,685
South Union Elementary School	Public	K-5	4201 South Union	Des Moines	50315	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8409	424	38	11.0	81.1%	107 (25.2%)	84 (19.8%)	147 (34.7%)	41 (9.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.9%)	7	528^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.2%		5.6	541^st of 565 public elementary schools	4.2%	13	38.5	51.6	44.8	55.8	37.1	53.7	31.3	$14,822	$1,433	$13,389
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3825 Indianola Ave	Des Moines	50320	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8415	495	33	14.8	72.5%	108 (21.8%)	99 (20.0%)	187 (37.8%)	66 (13.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.7%)	10.2	512^th of 557 public elementary schools	8.1%		13.8	512^th of 565 public elementary schools	9.4%		38.2	55.0	47.3	48.5	63.3	52.7	28.4	$15,448	$1,376	$14,072
Park Ave Elementary School	Public	K-5	3141 SW 9th St	Des Moines	50315	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8429	408	29	14.0	75.2%	152 (37.3%)	96 (23.5%)	105 (25.7%)	20 (4.9%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.4%)	4.4	540^th of 557 public elementary schools	3.1%		6.5	534^th of 565 public elementary schools	5.5%	6	39.2	28.6	37.1	54.9	37.5	44.4	38.1	$16,460	$1,357	$15,103
Howe Elementary	Public	K-5	2900 Indianola	Des Moines	50315	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8413	303	25	11.9	77.9%	78 (25.7%)	58 (19.1%)	125 (41.3%)	29 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.3%)	11.2	506^th of 557 public elementary schools	9.2%		15.7	501^st of 565 public elementary schools	11.3%	5	28.0	48.6	54.0	46.0	43.2	64.0	40.0	$16,527	$1,727	$14,800
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	2425 Watrous Ave	Des Moines	50321	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-8416	306	22	13.9	40.2%	203 (66.3%)	32 (10.5%)	37 (12.1%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.5%)	49	341^st of 557 public elementary schools	38.8%		55	283^rd of 565 public elementary schools	49.9%	58	66.0	68.0	77.6	75.5	72.0	69.4	49.0	$13,945	$622	$13,323

Frequently Asked Questions about Studebaker Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Studebaker Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Studebaker Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : McCombs Middle School
High : Lincoln High School

What is the racial makeup of Studebaker Elementary School?

Students at Studebaker Elementary School are 41% Hispanic, 32% White, 16% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Studebaker Elementary School a good school?

Studebaker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.5% of Iowa elementary schools.

How many students attend Studebaker Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 553 students attended Studebaker Elementary School.

What district is Studebaker Elementary School in?

Des Moines Independent Community School District

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