Des Moines Independent Community School District

Des Moines Public Schools
Location
Des Moines, Iowa Midwest United States
District information
Type	Public
Motto	Think. Learn. Grow.
Grades	PK-12
Established	May 21, 1907
Superintendent	Dr. Ian Roberts[1]
Accreditation	North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges The Iowa Department of Education
Schools	65
Budget	$590,375,000 (2020-21)[2]
Students and staff
Students	33,739 (2022-23)[2]
Teachers	2,077.70FTE[2]
Staff	873.74 FTE[2]
Student–teacher ratio	14.79[2]
Athletic conference	Iowa Alliance
Other information
Website	http://www.dmschools.org/

The Des Moines Independent Community School District (The Des Moines Public Schools, or DMPS) is the largest public school district in Iowa. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges and the Iowa Department of Education.