Delaware Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Moines, Iowa 50317 · Southeast Polk Comm School District
#102 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#2349 of 50,301 nationally
About Delaware Elementary
Delaware Elementary is a public elementary located in Des Moines, in the Southeast Polk Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 440 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 85.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 102nd of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 440.
There are 64 schools in Des Moines; Delaware Elementary ranks 1st of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)45.9%
- 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 Delaware Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.9%
- 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
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Delaware Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Brubaker Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
622 students · 2.3 km away
Hoyt Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students · 2.4 km away
Willowbrook Elementary
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students · 3.2 km away
McKee Elementary School
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
235 students · 3.2 km away
Goodrell Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
511 students · 3.8 km away
Altoona Elementary
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students · 4.5 km away
Stowe Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students · 4.5 km away
Garton Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students · 4.8 km away
Clay Elementary
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students · 5.0 km away
Centennial Elementary
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
West Elementary School
Glenwood · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
440 students
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary
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439 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Muscatine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
441 students
East Ridge Elementary
Coralville · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
442 students
Prairie Ridge Elementary
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
438 students
Perkins Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Delaware Elementary a good school?
Delaware Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 85.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #102 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 Delaware Elementary rank in Iowa?
Delaware Elementary ranks #102 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #2349 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Delaware Elementary?
Delaware Elementary had 440 students in 2025.
Is Delaware Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Delaware Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Delaware Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Delaware Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.