For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,370 students in 50317, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50317, IA are Delaware Elementary School, Willard Elementary School and Phillips Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 50317 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50317, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50317, IA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Delaware Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 E 46th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 262-3197
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 262-3197
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2941 Dean Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8439
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8439
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Lay St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8431
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8431
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Hoyt Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 E 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8446
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8446
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Garton Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2820 E 24th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8408
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8408
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Brubaker Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 E 42nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8405
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8405
Gr: K-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Goodrell Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3300 E. 29th Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8444
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8444
Gr: 6-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Stowe Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1411 E 33rd St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8435
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8435
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 50317, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50317, IA include Delaware Elementary School, Willard Elementary School and Phillips Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50317?
8 public elementary schools are located in 50317.
What is the racial composition of students in 50317?
50317 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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