Des Moines, IA
School Breakdown
School Types
By Type
By Level
These figures describe every school in Des Moines; use the filters below to explore the directory.
Schools in Des Moines
81 schoolsSchool Crime in Des Moines
46 incidents reported at K-12 schools across Des Moines in 2024 — city-wide, not specific to any one school.
School Offense Breakdown
School Crime Types
- Assault70%
- Drugs13%
- Theft7%
- Burglary4%
- Vandalism4%
- Sex2%
School Crime Rate is per 1,000 students enrolled. Source: FBI NIBRS 2024. Figures are city-wide; NIBRS does not report the specific school or address.
Overall Crime in Des Moines
14,966 total incidents reported across Des Moines in 2024 — all locations, city-wide.
Offense Breakdown
Crime Types
- Assault30%
- Theft30%
- Vandalism10%
- Vehicle Theft7%
- Burglary6%
- Fraud6%
- Other11%
Overall Crime Rate is per 1,000 residents. Source: FBI NIBRS 2024. City-wide totals across all reported incidents and locations.
Enrollment by School Type
35,106 students enrolled across Des Moines's schools.
- Public32,57293%
- Private2,5347%
Counts students at schools that report enrollment to NCES (about 9 in 10 schools across every sector, including private). Schools with no reported enrollment are excluded. Source: NCES.
Student Demographics
Enrollment-weighted across Des Moines's K-12 schools.
- White37%
- Hispanic29%
- Black19%
- Asian8%
- Two or More Races7%
- Native American<1%
- Pacific Islander<1%