For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 261 students in the neighborhood of Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Greater South Side is Wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Sw 14th St
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8442
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8442
Gr: K-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA include Wright Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater South Side, Des Moines?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater South Side, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Greater South Side, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Greater South Side, Des Moines public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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