Cattell Elementary School

3101 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cattell 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Cattell Elementary School's student population of 367 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
367 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Cattell 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 Cattell Elementary School is 0.77, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#1153 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
64%
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40-44%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
32%
12%
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Black
24%
7%
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White
25%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.77
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cattell Elementary School's ranking?
Cattell Elementary School is ranked #1153 out of 1,221 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Cattell Elementary School?
367 students attend Cattell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Cattell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cattell Elementary School?
Cattell Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cattell Elementary School offer ?
Cattell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cattell Elementary School part of?
Cattell Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.

School Reviews

5   11/10/2023
School has good spirit. Teacher''s very present and involved. Scores seem low. Hard to believe. So much effort from staff and teachers
- Posted by Parent - Kayla

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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