As Iowa’s largest provider of public education – with nearly 33,000 students and more than 5,000 employees – Des Moines Public Schools has the largest budget of any school district in the state, supporting the education of our children with more than $500 million annually.

While the challenging economy of recent years has meant significant cuts in funding for public schools, DMPS has minimized classroom impact while simultaneously holding the line on taxes.

In addition, to ensure the most efficient use of public tax dollars, Des Moines Public Schools is making a concerted effort to involve more stakeholders in the fiscal decision-making process. Visit the links to the right for more information about two advisory committees the district created to provide budgetary input.

Below is detailed information about recent budgets and tax levies for Des Moines Public Schools:

FY 2018

• FY 2018 Adopted Budget & Financial Statement
• FY 2018 Preliminary Budget

FY 2017

• FY 2017 Adopted Budget & Financial Statement
• FY 2017 Preliminary Budget
• FY 2017 DMPS Property Tax Levies and Maximums

FY 2016

• FY 2016 Adopted Budget & Financial Statement
• FY 2016 Preliminary Budget
• FY 2016 DMPS Property Tax Levies and Maximums

FY 2015

• FY 2015 Adopted Budget & Financial Statement
• FY 2015 Preliminary Budget
• FY 2015 DMPS Property Tax Levies and Maximums

FY 2014

• FY 2014 Adopted Budget & Financial Statements
• FY 2014 Preliminary Budget
• FY 2014 DMPS Property Tax Levies and Maximums

FY 2013

• FY 2013 Budget
• FY 2013 DMPS Property Tax Levies and Maximums

FY 2012

• FY 2012 Budget
• FY 2012 DMPS Property Tax Levies and Maximums

FY 2011

• FY 2011 Budget
• FY 2011 DMPS Property Tax Levies and Maximums

FY 2010

• FY 2010 Budget
• FY 2010 DMPS Property Tax Levies and Maximums

For additional information on school financing in Iowa, visit the Iowa Department of Management.