Dunlap Exemplary Preschool serves 15 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
40%
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 Dunlap Exemplary Preschool?
15 students attend Dunlap Exemplary Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Dunlap Exemplary Preschool students are Hispanic, and 40% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunlap Exemplary Preschool?
Dunlap Exemplary Preschool has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dunlap Exemplary Preschool offer ?
Dunlap Exemplary Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Dunlap Exemplary Preschool part of?
Dunlap Exemplary Preschool is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District.
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