D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Greenwood Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 316 37th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 22nd 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

47
Repit Score
out of 100
307
Students
enrolled
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%22/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs 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 −25 points worse 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 proficiency62% (−7 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency67% (−2 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
White82%87%reading +9 pts, math +11 pts84th percentile (list)
Black30%50%reading -3 pts, math +13 pts63rd percentile (list)
Hispanic30%50%reading -17 pts, math -4 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income42%52%reading -11 pts, math -5 pts18th 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 316 37th Street
City Des Moines
ZIP Code 50312
District 1908970
NCES School ID 190897000538
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50312

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $77,612
Per Capita Income $63,067
Poverty Rate 5.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.1%
High School or Higher 98.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $259,500
Median Rent $1,022
Owner-Occupied 65.0%
Renter-Occupied 35.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Greenwood Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 52.8%
Black 17.9%
Two or More Races 13.7%
Hispanic/Latino 11.4%
Asian 2.9%
Pacific Islander 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 307
Teachers (FTE) 20.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 47 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 Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has 307 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does Greenwood Elementary School serve?
Greenwood Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Greenwood Elementary School receive per student?
Greenwood Elementary School receives $16,255 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Greenwood Elementary School in 50312 ▼
Avg Home Value
$298,092
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,196
1-Year Change
+3.4%
% Renters
35.0%

Other Schools in 50312

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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