Brubaker Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Moines, Iowa 50317 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
#618 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#27277 of 50,301 nationally
About Brubaker Elementary School
Brubaker Elementary School is a public elementary located in Des Moines, in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 622 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 618th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is students per teacher (79th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 622.
There are 64 schools in Des Moines; Brubaker Elementary School ranks 27th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Brubaker Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Brubaker Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hoyt Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students · 138 m away
McKee Elementary School
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
235 students · 932 m away
Stowe Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students · 2.2 km away
Delaware Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students · 2.3 km away
Goodrell Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
511 students · 2.5 km away
Garton Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students · 3.4 km away
Phillips Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students · 3.5 km away
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students · 3.9 km away
Willard Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
247 students · 4.0 km away
Willowbrook Elementary
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Olmsted Elementary School
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622 students
Pleasant View Elementary School
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621 students
Riverdale Heights Elem School
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628 students
Sugar Creek Elementary School
Waukee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
630 students
Horizon Elementary
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
Central Elementary School
Nevada · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
632 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Brubaker Elementary School a good school?
Brubaker Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 46.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #618 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Brubaker Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Brubaker Elementary School ranks #618 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #27277 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Brubaker Elementary School?
Brubaker Elementary School had 622 students in 2025.
Is Brubaker Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Brubaker Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Brubaker Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Brubaker Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.