Serving 259 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 68%). 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 9:1 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 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Edmunds Fine Arts Academy serves the northwest part of Des Moines, IA, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edmunds Elementary School's student population of 259 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edmunds Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edmunds Elementary School is 0.46, which is less 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
#1213 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
72%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edmunds Elementary School's ranking?
Edmunds Elementary School is ranked #1213 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Edmunds Elementary School often compared to?
Edmunds Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Downtown School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
259 students attend Edmunds Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Edmunds Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edmunds Elementary School?
Edmunds Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, 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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