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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 Score36%
ELA Assessment Score37%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)18 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 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 622 students at Brubaker Elementary School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, 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.
Jackson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3825 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
4.5
Rating
Students
490
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Studebaker Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
300 E County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
4.3
Rating
Students
561
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
43%
Garton Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2820 E 24Th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
4.2
Rating
Students
535
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
45%
Brubaker Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2900 E 42Nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
4.1
Rating
Students
622
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
39%
Park Ave Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3141 Sw 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
4
Rating
Students
380
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
42%
Mckinley Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1610 Se 6Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
4
Rating
Students
275
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
37%
River Woods Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2929 Se 22Nd St, Des Moines, IA 50320
4
Rating
Students
493
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
41%
Madison Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
806 E Hoffman St, Des Moines, IA 50316
3.7
Rating
Students
285
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
37%
Moulton Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1541 8Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
3.7
Rating
Students
465
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
42%
Lovejoy Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
801 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3.7
Rating
Students
394
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
37%
South Union Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4201 South Union, Des Moines, IA 50315
3.6
Rating
Students
422
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
33%
Capitol View Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
320 E. 16Th, Des Moines, IA 50316
3.6
Rating
Students
533
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
30%
King Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1849 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
3.2
Rating
Students
315
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Oak Park
publicelementaryK-5
3928 6Th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
3.2
Rating
Students
288
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Monroe Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2250 30Th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3.1
Rating
Students
341
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
30%
Edmunds Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
950 15Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
3
Rating
Students
259
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
32%
Stowe Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1411 E 33Rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
3
Rating
Students
297
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
27%
Carver Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
705 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
2.9
Rating
Students
436
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
29%
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
publicelementaryPK-PK
4000 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
0
Rating
Students
216
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Jessie Franklin Taylor
publicelementaryPK-PK
1801 16Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
0
Rating
Students
195
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
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.