For demographic and assessment information for individual DMPS schools, be sure to click the image above and visit our Data Snapshot.

For demographic and assessment information for individual DMPS schools, be sure to click the image above and visit our Data Snapshot.

Our Students

Certified Enrollment

30,801 students (2023-24 school year)

Demographics

White – 32.6%
Hispanic – 31.0%
African American – 21.2%
Asian – 7.6%
Multi-Racial – 7.0%
Native American – 0.5%
Pacific Islander – 0.2%

Programs

Free and Reduced Lunch – 75.7%
English Language Learners- 24.0%
Special Education – 14.9%

Click here to download a copy of the 2023-24 DMPS Enrollment Report.

Our Schools

Elementary Schools – 38
Middle Schools – 11
High Schools – 5
Special Schools/Programs – 10

Among DMPS schools are:

  • 10 International Baccalaureate World Schools
  • 5 Turnaround Arts schools
  • The only public Montessori school in Iowa
  • Central Academy (Advanced Placement)
  • Career & Technical Institute at Central Campus