River Woods Elementary School
Tel:
(515) 242-8433
- River Woods Elementary School serves 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- River Woods Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 24%.
Top Placements
River Woods Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- River Woods Elementary School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 570 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- River Woods Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of River Woods Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1168 out of 1232 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 76% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 74% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 15% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 11% |
| Black | 20% | 6% |
| White | 18% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.41 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Des Moines Independent Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to River Woods Elementary School is Lincoln High School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Weeks Middle School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Des Moines Weeks Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 766 students
1.2 miles
901 East Park Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8449 1.2 6-8 766 - Des Moines Howe Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 308 students
1.3 miles
2900 Indianola
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8413 1.3 PK-5 308 - Des Moines Mckinley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 283 students
1.7 miles
1610 Se 6th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8423 1.7 PK-5 283 - Des Moines Lovejoy Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 394 students
2.1 miles
801 E Kenyon Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8419 2.1 PK-5 394 - Des Moines South Union Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 494 students
2.1 miles
4201 South Union
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409 2.1 PK-5 494
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Learn about how public schools are impacted by an economic recession, job losses, and funding cuts.
Through the Gates Foundation, Bill Gates has not only donated billions of dollars to public schools, but will now sponsor in-depth research on improving teaching that may change the face of public school education forever.
The start of the school year translates into greater risks for the spread of H1N1. Learn about how public schools across the country are combating the risks, as well as what you can do to keep your children safe.
