Southeast Elementary School
1005 SE Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
521
Math Proficiency
75%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
73%
Westridge Elementary School
5500 EP True Pky, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
708
Math Proficiency
83%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
75%
Rock Creek Elementary
3800 NW Abilene Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
741
Math Proficiency
85%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
79%
Webster Elementary School
12955 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA 50323
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
546
Math Proficiency
92%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
87%
South Prairie Elementary School
500 S James St, Grimes, IA 50111
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
406
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
82%
Karen Acres Elementary School
3500 74th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
279
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
72%
Cowles Elementary School
6401 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50324
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
380
Math Proficiency
77%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
87%
Crocker Elementary School
2910 SW Applewood St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
491
Math Proficiency
88%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
85%
North Ridge Elementary School
400 NW 27th St, Grimes, IA 50111
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
425
Math Proficiency
92%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
92%
Northeast Elementary School
1705 NE Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
631
Math Proficiency
91%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
89%
Delaware Elementary School
4401 E 46th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
416
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
77%
Fairmeadows Elementary School
807 23rd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
563
Math Proficiency
75%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
71%
Four Mile Elementary School
670 SE 68th St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
489
Math Proficiency
79%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
73%
Westwood Elementary School
2920 NW 9th St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
660
Math Proficiency
80%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
81%
Morris Elementary School
600 GARFIELD St, Bondurant, IA 50035
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 2nd
Students
716
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Southeast Polk Spring Creek- 6th Grade
8031 N East University Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Public Elementary, Middle School 6th
Students
569
Math Proficiency
78%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
69%
Willowbrook Elementary School
300 17th Ave, Altoona, IA 50009
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
521
Math Proficiency
71%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
68%
Lawson Elementary School
5450 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
603
Math Proficiency
75%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
74%
Anderson Elementary School
400 Garfield St, Bondurant, IA 50035
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
571
Math Proficiency
66%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
71%
Clay Elementary School
3200 1st Ave, Altoona, IA 50009
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
644
Math Proficiency
80%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
78%
Northwest Elementary School
1202 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
372
Math Proficiency
62%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
East Elementary School
710 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50021
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
394
Math Proficiency
70%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
72%
Valerius Elementary School
6301 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
Public Pre-K, Elementary School K to 5th
Students
577
Math Proficiency
77%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
82%
Hanawalt Elementary School
225 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
354
Math Proficiency
62%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
72%
Timber Ridge Elementary School
7370 NW 54th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
663
Math Proficiency
79%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
80%
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For families seeking quality education in Polk County, IA, the area offers 100 school options serving Elementary grade levels, including the highly-rated Southeast Elementary School (7/10 on GreatSchools) and Rock Creek Elementary (A on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 92% math proficiency and 92% reading proficiency. Polk County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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