Des Moines Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Moines, New Mexico 88418 · Des Moines
#4 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#7571 of 50,301 nationally
About Des Moines Elementary
Des Moines Elementary is a public elementary located in Des Moines, in the Des Moines school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 82 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 4th of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (63th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 82.
There are 2 schools in Des Moines; Des Moines Elementary ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.1
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 Des Moines Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Des Moines Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Des Moines Elementary a good school?
Des Moines Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 75.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4 of 416 in New Mexico. 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 Des Moines Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Des Moines Elementary ranks #4 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #7571 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Des Moines Elementary?
Des Moines Elementary had 82 students in 2025.
Is Des Moines Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Des Moines Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Des Moines Elementary?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Des Moines Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.