Park Ave Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Moines, Iowa 50315 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
#615 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#26837 of 50,301 nationally
About Park Ave Elementary School
Park Ave 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 380 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 615th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is students per teacher (64th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 380.
There are 64 schools in Des Moines; Park Ave Elementary School ranks 26th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
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 Park Ave Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Park Ave Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lincoln High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,364 students · 653 m away
South Union Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students · 1.5 km away
Howe Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students · 1.8 km away
Wright Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
265 students · 2.0 km away
Weeks Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
688 students · 2.1 km away
Brody Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students · 2.3 km away
Jefferson Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
312 students · 2.3 km away
McKinley Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students · 2.5 km away
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
292 students · 2.5 km away
Jackson Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
380 students
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
381 students
Roundy Elementary School
Columbus Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
383 students
Hayes Elementary School
Davenport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School
Sergeant Bluff · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
383 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Park Ave Elementary School a good school?
Park Ave Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 47.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #615 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 Park Ave Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Park Ave Elementary School ranks #615 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #26837 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Park Ave Elementary School?
Park Ave Elementary School had 380 students in 2025.
Is Park Ave Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Park Ave Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Park Ave Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Park Ave Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.