For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,985 students in 50316, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50316, IA are Cattell Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Capitol View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 50316 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50316, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50316, IA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cattell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3101 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8403
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8403
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
806 E Hoffman St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8420
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8420
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
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%
Rank: #44.
Hiatt Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1430 E. University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7774
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7774
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
705 E University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8418
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8418
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
50316, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1401 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8437
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8437
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 50316, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50316, IA include Cattell Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Capitol View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50316?
5 public elementary schools are located in 50316.
What is the racial composition of students in 50316?
50316 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).