Serving 652 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brubaker 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 40% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brubaker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Brubaker Elementary School's student population of 652 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
652 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brubaker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brubaker Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1176 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
24%
12%
Black
23%
7%
White
42%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brubaker Elementary School's ranking?
Brubaker Elementary School is ranked #1176 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Brubaker Elementary School often compared to?
Brubaker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stowe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Brubaker Elementary School?
652 students attend Brubaker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Brubaker Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brubaker Elementary School?
Brubaker Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brubaker Elementary School offer ?
Brubaker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Brubaker Elementary School part of?
Brubaker Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
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