Carver Elementary School

705 E University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carver 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 29% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Carver Elementary School's student population of 423 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
423 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Carver 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 Carver Elementary School is 0.64, 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)
#1223 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carver Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carver 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.
29%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carver 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.
20-24%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carver 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
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Carver Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Carver Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Carver Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
54%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carver Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
25%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carver Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Carver Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Carver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carver Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Carver 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
88%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carver 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carver Elementary School's ranking?
Carver Elementary School is ranked #1223 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Carver Elementary School often compared to?
Carver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Findley Elementary School, Hillis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Carver Elementary School?
423 students attend Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Carver Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver Elementary School?
Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carver Elementary School offer ?
Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carver Elementary School part of?
Carver Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Carver Elementary School located?
Carver Elementary School is located in the Capitol Park neighborhood of Des Moines, IA. There are 2 other public schools located in Capitol Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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