A+
Excellent
92/100

Delaware Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4401 E 46th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Overall
A+
92/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 78th percentile in Iowa
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

92
Repit Score
out of 100
423
Students
enrolled
12.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%78/1000.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 46% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +31 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency82% (+13 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency82% (+13 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%87%reading +14 pts, math +11 pts92nd percentile (list)
Low-income72%67%reading +19 pts, math +10 pts84th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4401 E 46th St
City Des Moines
ZIP Code 50317
District 1926820
NCES School ID 192682001568
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50317

Understanding the community around Delaware Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,170
Per Capita Income $29,860
Poverty Rate 10.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%
High School or Higher 89.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $152,500
Median Rent $1,040
Owner-Occupied 72.2%
Renter-Occupied 27.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Delaware Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 62.4%
Hispanic/Latino 12.5%
Black 12.3%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More Races 6.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 423
Teachers (FTE) 35.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Delaware Elementary?
Delaware Elementary has a Repit School Score of 92 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Delaware Elementary?
Delaware Elementary has 423 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1.
What grades does Delaware Elementary serve?
Delaware Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Delaware Elementary receive per student?
Delaware Elementary receives $17,121 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Delaware Elementary in 50317 ▼
Avg Home Value
$195,407
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,257
1-Year Change
+3.6%
% Renters
27.8%

Other Schools in 50317

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026