Lovejoy Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Moines, Iowa 50315 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
#649 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#37226 of 50,301 nationally
About Lovejoy Elementary School
Lovejoy 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 394 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 649th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is students per teacher (78th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 394.
There are 64 schools in Des Moines; Lovejoy Elementary School ranks 50th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.3
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 Lovejoy Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lovejoy Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
292 students · 1.3 km away
South Union Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students · 1.6 km away
Jackson Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students · 1.8 km away
Weeks Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
688 students · 2.2 km away
Studebaker Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
561 students · 2.5 km away
McCombs Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students · 2.6 km away
Howe Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students · 2.7 km away
Wright Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
265 students · 2.8 km away
Morris Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students · 3.0 km away
Park Ave Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
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Alburnett Elementary School
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395 students
Garfield Elementary School
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Irving Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lovejoy Elementary School a good school?
Lovejoy Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 32.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #649 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 Lovejoy Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Lovejoy Elementary School ranks #649 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #37226 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lovejoy Elementary School?
Lovejoy Elementary School had 394 students in 2025.
Is Lovejoy Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Lovejoy Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lovejoy Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lovejoy Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.