Hillis Elementary School
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4.5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 471 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Elizabeth Sloan
- Fax: (515) 279-5003
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Des Moines Independent Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,152
- Graduation Rate: 67.1%
- Dropout Rate: 7.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.2
- Enrolled Students: 31,463
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 471
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 32.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 217 (46.1%)
- Females: 254 (53.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 34 (7.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 200 (42.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 234 (49.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.4% |
| Black | 42 | 8.9% |
| Asian | 22 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 17.0% |
| White | 292 | 62.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 40 | 8.5% |
| Kindergarten | 74 | 15.7% |
| 1st Grade | 75 | 15.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 73 | 15.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 58 | 12.3% |
| 4th Grade | 74 | 15.7% |
| 5th Grade | 77 | 16.3% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 52%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:48%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 18 Years
- Average Salary: $50,380
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,346 | 13% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $52,485 | 87% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4.5
4.5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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3 reviews for Hillis Elementary School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on August 24, 2010
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(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - supper
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on July 17, 2009
- Rating:
(4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - My sister goes to hillis and she likes to go there. ö
- Reviewed by Student on November 25, 2008
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- this school is where i went and want to remember.
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