Casady Preschool serves 99 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
99 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
3%
Hispanic
31%
13%
Black
38%
7%
White
13%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Casady Preschool?
99 students attend Casady Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Casady Preschool students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Casady Preschool?
Casady Preschool has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Casady Preschool offer ?
Casady Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Casady Preschool part of?
Casady Preschool is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District.
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