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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
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score55%
ELA Assessment Score60%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)19 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 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 555 students at Cornell Elementary School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, 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.
Downtown School
publicelementaryK-5
1800 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
7.7
Rating
Students
197
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
72%
Delaware Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4401 E 46Th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
7.5
Rating
Students
440
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
72%
Windsor Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
5912 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
6.7
Rating
Students
254
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
67%
Cornell Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-4
5817 Ne 3Rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
6.7
Rating
Students
555
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
67%
Jefferson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2425 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
6.7
Rating
Students
312
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
67%
Hanawalt Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
225 56Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
6.7
Rating
Students
312
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
62%
Greenwood Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
316 37Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
6.5
Rating
Students
293
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
62%
Hubbell Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
800 42Nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
6.4
Rating
Students
362
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
60%
Perkins Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4301 College, Des Moines, IA 50311
6.2
Rating
Students
438
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
62%
Samuelson Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3929 Bel-Aire Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
5.7
Rating
Students
386
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
57%
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4801 E Oakwood Dr, Des Moines, IA 50327
5.5
Rating
Students
241
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Phillips Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1701 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317
5.5
Rating
Students
263
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Walnut Street School
publicelementaryPK-5
901 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
5
Rating
Students
257
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
42%
Willard Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2941 Dean Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
5
Rating
Students
247
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
42%
Moore Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3725 52Nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
4.7
Rating
Students
285
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
42%
Cattell Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3101 E 12Th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
4.7
Rating
Students
314
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
42%
Howe Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2900 Indianola, Des Moines, IA 50315
4.7
Rating
Students
297
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%
Hillis Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2401 56Th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
4.7
Rating
Students
279
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%
Wright Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
5001 Sw 14Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
4.5
Rating
Students
265
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
47%
Morris Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1401 Geil Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
4.5
Rating
Students
519
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
44%
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.