Moore Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Moines, Iowa 50310 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
#563 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#19303 of 50,301 nationally
About Moore Elementary School
Moore 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 285 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 563rd of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is students per teacher (76th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 285.
There are 64 schools in Des Moines; Moore Elementary School ranks 17th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
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 Moore Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Moore Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Meredith Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students · 762 m away
Hoover High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
898 students · 916 m away
Hillis Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students · 1.5 km away
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines
Des Moines · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
150 students · 1.9 km away
Samuelson Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students · 2.0 km away
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
216 students · 2.1 km away
Olmsted Elementary School
Urbandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
622 students · 2.3 km away
Urbandale High School
Urbandale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,301 students · 2.4 km away
Perkins Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students · 2.5 km away
Cowles Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
392 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Madison Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students
Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School
Colesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
284 students
Anson Elementary School
Marshalltown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
286 students
Tipton Elementary School
Tipton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
284 students
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
Algona · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
283 students
Easton Valley Elementary School
Miles · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
287 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Moore Elementary School a good school?
Moore Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 58.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #563 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 Moore Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Moore Elementary School ranks #563 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #19303 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Moore Elementary School?
Moore Elementary School had 285 students in 2025.
Is Moore Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Moore Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Moore Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Moore Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.