Studebaker Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Moines, Iowa 50315 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
#621 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#27718 of 50,301 nationally
About Studebaker Elementary School
Studebaker 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 561 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 621st of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is students per teacher (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 561.
There are 64 schools in Des Moines; Studebaker Elementary School ranks 30th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)86.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
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 Studebaker Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Studebaker Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
McCombs Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students · 637 m away
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
292 students · 2.4 km away
Lovejoy Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students · 2.5 km away
Morris Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students · 2.5 km away
Wright Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
265 students · 3.5 km away
South Union Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students · 3.6 km away
Jackson Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students · 4.3 km away
Weeks Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
688 students · 4.7 km away
Park Ave Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students · 5.0 km away
Howe Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
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Pickwick Early Childhood Center
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560 students
Central Lee Elementary School
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564 students
Orchard Hills Elementary
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558 students
Crestview School of Inquiry
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Frequently asked questions
Is Studebaker Elementary School a good school?
Studebaker Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 46.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #621 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 Studebaker Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Studebaker Elementary School ranks #621 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #27718 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Studebaker Elementary School?
Studebaker Elementary School had 561 students in 2025.
Is Studebaker Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Studebaker Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Studebaker Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Studebaker Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.