For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 533 students in the neighborhood of Capitol East, Des Moines, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Capitol East is Capitol View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Capitol East, Des Moines, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Capitol East, Des Moines, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capitol View Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 E. 16th
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8402
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8402
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Capitol East, Des Moines, IA include Capitol View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol East, Des Moines?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol East, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Capitol East, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Capitol East, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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