For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 264 students in the neighborhood of Evelyn Davis Park, Des Moines, IA.
The top ranked public school in Evelyn Davis Park is King Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Evelyn Davis Park, Des Moines, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Evelyn Davis Park, Des Moines, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1849 Forest Ave
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 242-8417
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 242-8417
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Evelyn Davis Park, Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Evelyn Davis Park, Des Moines, IA include King Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Evelyn Davis Park, Des Moines?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Evelyn Davis Park, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Evelyn Davis Park, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Evelyn Davis Park, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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