D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Findley Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3025 Oxford Street, Des Moines, IA 50313
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in Iowa
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.88 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 40th percentile
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

44
Repit Score
out of 100
284
Students
enrolled
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%7/1002.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%40/100Students gain 0.88 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.03 in 2009–19; 34th percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 85% 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 +5 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 proficiency47% (−22 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (−22 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
White45%65%reading -29 pts, math -12 pts6th percentile (list)
Black45%45%reading +11 pts, math +8 pts70th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%45%reading -3 pts, math -9 pts28th percentile (list)
Asian50%50%reading -15 pts, math -22 pts16th percentile (list)
Low-income42%47%reading -11 pts, math -10 pts12th 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 3025 Oxford Street
City Des Moines
ZIP Code 50313
District 1908970
NCES School ID 190897000531
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50313

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,532
Per Capita Income $28,698
Poverty Rate 10.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%
High School or Higher 86.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $146,900
Median Rent $1,029
Owner-Occupied 72.4%
Renter-Occupied 27.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Findley Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 27.1%
Hispanic/Latino 27.1%
Black 20.1%
Asian 16.2%
Two or More Races 8.5%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 284
Teachers (FTE) 24.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Findley Elementary School?
Findley Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Findley Elementary School?
Findley Elementary School has 284 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does Findley Elementary School serve?
Findley Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Findley Elementary School receive per student?
Findley Elementary School receives $16,255 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Findley Elementary School in 50313 ▼
Avg Home Value
$188,066
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,103
1-Year Change
+2.5%
% Renters
27.6%

Other Schools in 50313

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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