Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brookview Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Brookview Elementary serves the eastern part of West Des Moines, IA, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, and the furthest edge being 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Brookview Elementary School's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
592 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brookview Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookview Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 1223 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookview Elementary School's ranking?
Brookview Elementary School is ranked #118 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Brookview Elementary School often compared to?
Brookview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westridge Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Brookview Elementary School?
592 students attend Brookview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Brookview Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookview Elementary School?
Brookview Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brookview Elementary School offer ?
Brookview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brookview Elementary School part of?
Brookview Elementary School is part of Waukee Comm School District.
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