Horizon Science Academy Des Moines serves 79 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Horizon Science Academy Des Moines is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
13%
Black
27%
7%
White
40%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Horizon Science Academy Des Moines?
79 students attend Horizon Science Academy Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Horizon Science Academy Des Moines students are White, 27% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Science Academy Des Moines?
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horizon Science Academy Des Moines offer ?
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Horizon Science Academy Des Moines part of?
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines is part of Horizon Science Academy School District.
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