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Best Elementary Schools in Des Moines, Iowa

Compare 43 elementary schools in Des Moines. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

43
Elementary Schools
Public & Charter Schools
32,298
Total Students
Across Des Moines
14.4:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
43 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)0 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • ✓Largest student enrollment is 292 students at Mitchell Early Childhood Center.
  • ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 18:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

About Elementary Schools in Des Moines

Des Moines, Iowa offers 43 elementary schools providing quality education for young students. These schools focus on foundational learning, with strong emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills development.

Mitchell Early Childhood Center

publicelementaryPK-PK
111 Porter, Des Moines, IA 50310
0
Rating
Students
292
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Mckee Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-PK
2115 E 39Th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0
Rating
Students
235
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Horizon Science Academy Des Moines

publicelementaryPK-4
4801 Franklin Ave 2Nd, Des Moines, IA 50310
0
Rating
Students
150
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
123

Frequently Asked Questions

How many elementary schools are in Des Moines, Iowa?

There are several elementary schools in Des Moines, serving thousands of young students with focus on foundational education and early childhood development.

What is the best elementary school in Des Moines?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Des Moines include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Des Moines?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Des Moines is 14.4:1.