Zach Hamlett Preschool serves 18 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
13%
Black
61%
7%
White
17%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Zach Hamlett Preschool?
18 students attend Zach Hamlett Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Zach Hamlett Preschool students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are White.
What grades does Zach Hamlett Preschool offer ?
Zach Hamlett Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Zach Hamlett Preschool part of?
Zach Hamlett Preschool is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District.
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