Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Capitol View 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 30% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capitol View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Capitol View Elementary School's student population of 505 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Capitol View 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 Capitol View Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1208 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
54%
13%
Black
15%
7%
White
24%
72%
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
89%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capitol View Elementary School's ranking?
Capitol View Elementary School is ranked #1208 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Capitol View Elementary School?
505 students attend Capitol View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Capitol View Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capitol View Elementary School?
Capitol View Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Capitol View Elementary School offer ?
Capitol View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Capitol View Elementary School part of?
Capitol View Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Capitol View Elementary School located?
Capitol View Elementary School is located in the Capitol East neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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