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Delaware Elementary School

4401 E 46th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Delaware Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30% in IA
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Delaware Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Delaware Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
398 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Delaware Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delaware Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#359 out of 1233 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Delaware Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Delaware Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Delaware Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Delaware Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Delaware Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Delaware Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Delaware Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Delaware Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Delaware Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Delaware Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delaware Elementary School's ranking?
Delaware Elementary School is ranked #359 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Delaware Elementary School often compared to?
Delaware Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Prairie Elementary School, North Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Delaware Elementary School?
398 students attend Delaware Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Delaware Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delaware Elementary School?
Delaware Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Delaware Elementary School offer ?
Delaware Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Delaware Elementary School part of?
Delaware Elementary School is part of Southeast Polk Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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