Capitol View Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Moines, Iowa 50316 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
#627 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#28834 of 50,301 nationally
About Capitol View Elementary School
Capitol View 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 PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 533 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 627th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is students per teacher (63th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 533.
There are 64 schools in Des Moines; Capitol View Elementary School ranks 34th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)92.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.7
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 Capitol View Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Capitol View Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
East High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,952 students · 771 m away
Hiatt Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students · 1.1 km away
Carver Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students · 1.6 km away
McKinley Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students · 2.4 km away
Phillips Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students · 2.5 km away
Willard Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
247 students · 2.8 km away
Walnut Street School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students · 3.1 km away
Moulton Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students · 3.3 km away
Cattell Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students · 3.5 km away
Garton Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
South Tama County Elementary School
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534 students
Anderson Elementary School
Bondurant · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
531 students
Garton Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
Heritage Elementary
Grimes · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
530 students
Echo Hill Elementary
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
536 students
Crossroads Park Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–6
530 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Capitol View Elementary School a good school?
Capitol View Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 44.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #627 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 Capitol View Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Capitol View Elementary School ranks #627 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #28834 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Capitol View Elementary School?
Capitol View Elementary School had 533 students in 2025.
Is Capitol View Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Capitol View Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Capitol View Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Capitol View Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.