Brubaker Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Des Moines, IA Grades KG–05 City: Midsize Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA SchoolScore™ B (79.8)
  • 622 Students
  • 51.6 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (515)242-8405 Phone
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Brubaker Elementary School
Des Moines, IA 50317
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ B (79.8)
622
Students
51.6
Teachers
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
(515)242-8405
Phone

Brubaker Elementary School is a public school administered by the Des Moines Independent Comm School District district in Des Moines, IOWA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 622 students enrolled; a 12.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Iowa Elementary School Average
Enrollment
622.0
State avg: 339.0
▲ 83% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.06:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▼ 10% better
Free Lunch %
83.3%
State avg: 43.4%
▲ 92% worse
School Details
School Name
Brubaker Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
190897000746
State School ID
IA-771737 000-771737 739
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2900 E 42nd Street
City
Des Moines
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
50317
County
Polk County
Metro Area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
1903
State Leg. Upper
19020
State Leg. Lower
19039
Latitude
41.62082
Longitude
-93.533
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
622
Total Students
👩‍🏫
51.6
Teachers FTE
📐
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
51.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)51.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 518 83.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
LEAID
1908970
State LEA ID
IA-771737 000
Phone
(515)242-7911
Website
http://www.dmschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Des Moines
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$583,742K
Federal Revenue
$91,117K
State Revenue
$316,463K
Local Revenue
$176,162K
Total Expenditure
$562,554K
Instruction Exp.
$254,656K
Support Services
$196,404K
Other Current Exp.
$18,801K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Brubaker Elementary School

1
Hoyt Middle School
Des Moines · Middle
0.1 mi
2
McKee Elementary School
Des Moines · Prekindergarten
0.6 mi
3
Stowe Elementary School
Des Moines · Elementary
1.4 mi
4
Delaware Elementary
Des Moines · Elementary
1.4 mi
5
Goodrell Middle School
Des Moines · Middle
1.6 mi
6
Garton Elementary
Des Moines · Elementary
2.1 mi
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Similar Schools

Public elementary in Iowa with similar enrollment to Brubaker Elementary School

Olmsted Elementary School
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622
Students
12.8:1
Ratio
51%
Free Lunch
Pleasant View Elementary School
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Riverdale Heights Elem School
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628
Students
15.56:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Sugar Creek Elementary School
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630
Students
16.95:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Horizon Elementary
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613
Students
13.88:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Central Elementary School
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632
Students
13.7:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Perry Creek Elementary School
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635
Students
16.15:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Bryant Elementary School
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Brubaker Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Brubaker Elementary School?
622 students are enrolled at Brubaker Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Brubaker Elementary School have?
Brubaker Elementary School has 51.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does Brubaker Elementary School serve?
Brubaker Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Brubaker Elementary School a charter school?
Brubaker Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Brubaker Elementary School located in?
Brubaker Elementary School is located in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.
What school district does Brubaker Elementary School belong to?
Brubaker Elementary School is part of the Des Moines Independent Comm School District school district.
How much does Des Moines Independent Comm School District spend per student?
The Des Moines Independent Comm School District district spends approximately $904,427,653 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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