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:
543rd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,051 Help


Students who attend Studebaker Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    McCombs Middle School
High:    Lincoln High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  523

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.6%
White:
33.3%
African American:
13.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Studebaker Elementary School ranks worse than 97.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 31st among 38 ranked elementary schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.99. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Studebaker Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Des Moines Independent Community School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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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 301st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2012 11.25 589th 626 5.9%
2013 10.27 588th 624 5.8%
2014 8.25 565th 603 6.3%
2015 15.70 544th 616 11.7%
2016 18.22 524th 599 12.5%
2017 11.27 520th 574 9.4%
2018 7.75 528th 567 6.9%
2019 10.65 563rd 603 6.6%
2021 4.47 552nd 567 2.6%
2022 6.87 543rd 574 5.4%
2023 4.74 543rd 565 3.9%
2024 3.99 543rd 557 2.5%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 563rd of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 543rd 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)4646.5
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Des Moines Independent Community School District)4443.3
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Studebaker Elementary School)59.848.8
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Des Moines Independent Community School District)5252.1
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Studebaker Elementary School)45.345.1
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Des Moines Independent Community School District)49.752.4
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Studebaker Elementary School)55.336.6
 18.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Des Moines Independent Community School District)50.947.6
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Studebaker Elementary School)42.641.5
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Des Moines Independent Community School District)46.549.5
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Studebaker Elementary School)42.636.6
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Des Moines Independent Community School District)48.451.6
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students492523
 6.3%
African American4272
 71.4%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1624
 50%
Hispanic182223
 22.5%
Pacific Islander00
White236174
 26.3%
Two or More Races1528
 86.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85%88.1%
 3.2%


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

Middle : McCombs Middle School
High : Lincoln High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 523 students attended Studebaker Elementary School.

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

Students at Studebaker Elementary School are 43% Hispanic, 33% White, 14% African American, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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