Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edmunds Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edmunds Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Edmunds Elementary School's student population of 286 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Edmunds Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edmunds Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1214 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
14%
13%
Black
73%
7%
White
7%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edmunds Elementary School's ranking?
Edmunds Elementary School is ranked #1214 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Edmunds Elementary School?
286 students attend Edmunds Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Edmunds Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edmunds Elementary School?
Edmunds Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edmunds Elementary School offer ?
Edmunds Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edmunds Elementary School part of?
Edmunds Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Edmunds Elementary School located?
Edmunds Elementary School is located in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood of Des Moines, IA. There are 3 other public schools located in Downtown Des Moines.
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