For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,166 students in 50313, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50313, IA are Cornell Elementary School, Woodside Middle School and Findley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 50313 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50313, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50313, IA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5817 Ne 3rd St
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 244-8173
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 244-8173
Gr: PK-4 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Woodside Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5810 Ne 14th St
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 265-3451
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 265-3451
Gr: 5-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Findley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3025 Oxford Street
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8407
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8407
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Oak Park
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3928 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8428
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8428
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 E Euclid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8445
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8445
Gr: 6-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 50313, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50313, IA include Cornell Elementary School, Woodside Middle School and Findley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50313?
5 public elementary schools are located in 50313.
What is the racial composition of students in 50313?
50313 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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