School District · Iowa
Des Moines Independent Community School District
📍 Des Moines, IA · Polk County · NCES LEAID 1908970
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321
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Enrollment
30,739 students
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
1908970
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Des Moines Independent Community School District11 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Des Moines Independent Community School District?▼
Des Moines Independent Community School District serves 11 zip codes: 50309, 50310, 50311, 50312, 50314, 50315, 50316, 50317, 50319, 50320, 50321. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Des Moines Independent Community School District rated?▼
Des Moines Independent Community School District has an overall rating of 1 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 1st percentile among Iowa school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Iowa only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Des Moines Independent Community School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 30,739 students across 59 schools for Des Moines Independent Community School District.
What grades does Des Moines Independent Community School District serve?▼
Des Moines Independent Community School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Des Moines Independent Community School District?▼
You can reach Des Moines Independent Community School District by phone at (515)242-7911 or by mail at 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Des Moines Independent Community School District
Des Moines Independent Community School District is a public school district serving 11 zip codes in Iowa, primarily in Polk County. It carries an overall rating of 1/10 (Poor), the 1st percentile among Iowa districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Iowa districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (515)242-7911 before making a housing decision.