Brookview Elementary School

8000 E.p. True Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 603 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brookview Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20% in IA
  • : 86% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brookview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Brookview Elementary School's student population of 603 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
603 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Brookview Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookview Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#135 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
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86%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brookview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brookview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brookview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
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Black
8%
7%
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White
64%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Brookview Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brookview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brookview Elementary School's ranking?
Brookview Elementary School is ranked #135 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Brookview Elementary School often compared to?
Brookview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Grove Elementary School, Perkins Elementary School, Westridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Brookview Elementary School?
603 students attend Brookview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Brookview Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookview Elementary School?
Brookview Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brookview Elementary School offer ?
Brookview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookview Elementary School part of?
Brookview Elementary School is part of Waukee Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 86% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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