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).