Hubbell Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Moines, Iowa 50312 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
#487 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#14645 of 50,301 nationally
About Hubbell Elementary
Hubbell Elementary 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 362 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 487th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 362.
There are 64 schools in Des Moines; Hubbell Elementary ranks 13th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
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 Hubbell Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hubbell Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Roosevelt High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,051 students · 293 m away
Greenwood Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students · 1.3 km away
Callanan Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
553 students · 1.4 km away
Merrill Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students · 1.5 km away
Perkins Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students · 1.8 km away
Hanawalt Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students · 2.1 km away
Windsor Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students · 2.2 km away
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines
Des Moines · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
150 students · 2.3 km away
Monroe Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
341 students · 2.8 km away
Downtown School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
197 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
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Van Allen Elementary School
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362 students
Poyner Elementary
Evansdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
Meeker Elementary School
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Hoover Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hubbell Elementary a good school?
Hubbell Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 65.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #487 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 Hubbell Elementary rank in Iowa?
Hubbell Elementary ranks #487 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #14645 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hubbell Elementary?
Hubbell Elementary had 362 students in 2025.
Is Hubbell Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Hubbell Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hubbell Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hubbell Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.