Samuelson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Moines, Iowa 50310 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
#591 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#23437 of 50,301 nationally
About Samuelson Elementary School
Samuelson 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 386 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 591st of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is students per teacher (72th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 386.
There are 64 schools in Des Moines; Samuelson Elementary School ranks 22nd of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)50%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
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 Samuelson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Samuelson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
216 students · 965 m away
Hoover High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
898 students · 1.2 km away
Meredith Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students · 1.3 km away
Moore Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students · 2.0 km away
Monroe Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
341 students · 3.1 km away
Hillis Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students · 3.3 km away
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines
Des Moines · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
150 students · 3.4 km away
Urbandale High School
Urbandale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,301 students · 3.6 km away
Perkins Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students · 3.7 km away
Olmsted Elementary School
Urbandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
622 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
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386 students
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385 students
Linn Grove Elementary School
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385 students
Woodbury Elementary School
Marshalltown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
387 students
Harding Elementary School
Mason City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
387 students
Edison Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Samuelson Elementary School a good school?
Samuelson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 52.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #591 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 Samuelson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Samuelson Elementary School ranks #591 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #23437 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Samuelson Elementary School?
Samuelson Elementary School had 386 students in 2025.
Is Samuelson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Samuelson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Samuelson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Samuelson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.