Best 50311 Iowa Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 711 students in 50311, IA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 50311, IA are Windsor Elementary School and Perkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 50311 have an score of 65% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and score of 64% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50311, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best 50311, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Windsor Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
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5912 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 242-8440

Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: #22.

Perkins Elementary School

(Math: 64% | Reading: 60-64%)
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4301 College
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 242-8430

Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 50311 Iowa

50311, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Focus Elementary School (Closed 2006)

6401 College Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 242-7795

Gr: K-5 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%

Focus Middle School (Closed 2006)

6401 College Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 242-7795

Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 50311, IA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 50311, IA include Windsor Elementary School and Perkins Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 50311?

2 public elementary schools are located in 50311.

What is the racial composition of students in 50311?

50311 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).