Perkins Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Moines, Iowa 50311 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
#508 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#15621 of 50,301 nationally
About Perkins Elementary School
Perkins 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 438 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 508th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is math proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 438.
There are 64 schools in Des Moines; Perkins Elementary School ranks 15th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)70%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)62.8%
- 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 Perkins Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.8%
- 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
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Perkins Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines
Des Moines · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
150 students · 732 m away
Monroe Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
341 students · 1.7 km away
Hillis Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students · 1.7 km away
Roosevelt High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,051 students · 1.7 km away
Hubbell Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students · 1.8 km away
Windsor Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students · 2.1 km away
Cowles Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
392 students · 2.4 km away
Callanan Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
553 students · 2.4 km away
Moore Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students · 2.5 km away
Merrill Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Prairie Ridge Elementary
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
438 students
Duncombe Elementary School
Fort Dodge · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
438 students
West Liberty Elementary School
West Liberty · Public elementary · Grades K–4
438 students
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary
Barnum · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
439 students
Storm Lake Early Elementary School
Storm lake · Public elementary · Grades K–1
437 students
Edwards Elementary School
Ames · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Perkins Elementary School a good school?
Perkins Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 63.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #508 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 Perkins Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Perkins Elementary School ranks #508 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #15621 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Perkins Elementary School?
Perkins Elementary School had 438 students in 2025.
Is Perkins Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Perkins Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Perkins Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Perkins Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.