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Oak Park

3928 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50313
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oak Park 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Oak Park's student population of 309 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

Oak Park 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 Oak Park is 0.76, 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.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1212 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
64%
35-39%
70%
30-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
30%
13%
Black
28%
7%
White
27%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.76
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Park's ranking?
Oak Park is ranked #1212 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Oak Park?
309 students attend Oak Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Oak Park students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Park?
Oak Park has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oak Park offer ?
Oak Park offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Park part of?
In what neighborhood is Oak Park located?
Oak Park is located in the Oak Park neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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