Cattell Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Moines, Iowa 50316 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
#633 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#31053 of 50,301 nationally
About Cattell Elementary School
Cattell 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 314 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 633rd of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is students per teacher (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 314.
There are 64 schools in Des Moines; Cattell Elementary School ranks 38th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)86.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.6
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 Cattell Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cattell Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Madison Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students · 1.0 km away
Harding Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
603 students · 1.0 km away
Findley Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–6
324 students · 1.1 km away
Great Oaks High School and Career Center
Des Moines · Charter high · Grades 9–12
72 students · 1.3 km away
North High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,428 students · 1.7 km away
Oak Park
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students · 2.0 km away
Garton Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students · 2.5 km away
Hiatt Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students · 2.5 km away
Moulton Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students · 2.7 km away
Carver Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Mitchell Elementary School
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314 students
Iowa Valley Elementary School
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314 students
Clark Elementary School
New London · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
King Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
Wickham Elementary
Coralville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
Grant Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cattell Elementary School a good school?
Cattell Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 41.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #633 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 Cattell Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Cattell Elementary School ranks #633 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #31053 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cattell Elementary School?
Cattell Elementary School had 314 students in 2025.
Is Cattell Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Cattell Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cattell Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cattell Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.