Serving 505 students in grades Kindergarten-5, River Woods Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
River Woods Elementary School's student population of 505 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
River Woods Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Woods Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1189 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
18%
3%
Hispanic
45%
13%
Black
20%
7%
White
12%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Woods Elementary School's ranking?
River Woods Elementary School is ranked #1189 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend River Woods Elementary School?
505 students attend River Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of River Woods Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Woods Elementary School?
River Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Woods Elementary School offer ?
River Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is River Woods Elementary School part of?
River Woods Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
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