Overview
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines is a public elementary serving grades 0–3 in Des Moines, Iowa. The school enrolls 79 students. It is part of the Horizon Science Academy district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Iowa state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
4% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 42% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Intimate school community
79 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–3
DistrictHorizon Science Academy
County19153
CityDes Moines
ZIP50310
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID199902002316
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment79
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %4%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)