D
Needs Improvement
35/100

Studebaker Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 300 E County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
Overall
D
35/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 3rd percentile in Iowa
Growth
D
Students gain 0.58 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 9th 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

35
Repit Score
out of 100
553
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%3/1002.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%9/100Students gain 0.58 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.88 in 2009–19; 5th percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 86% 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 +2 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 proficiency45% (−24 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency53% (−16 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
White52%57%reading -21 pts, math -19 pts6th percentile (list)
Black10%30%reading -23 pts, math -6 pts10th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%52%reading -5 pts, math -2 pts33rd percentile (list)
Low-income42%52%reading -11 pts, math -5 pts19th 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 300 E County Line Rd
City Des Moines
ZIP Code 50315
District 1908970
NCES School ID 190897000578
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50315

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,441
Per Capita Income $30,562
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%
High School or Higher 86.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $155,500
Median Rent $907
Owner-Occupied 59.5%
Renter-Occupied 40.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Studebaker Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 40.9%
White 32.4%
Black 15.9%
Two or More Races 6.5%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 553
Teachers (FTE) 38.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Studebaker Elementary School?
Studebaker Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 35 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 Studebaker Elementary School?
Studebaker Elementary School has 553 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Studebaker Elementary School serve?
Studebaker Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Studebaker Elementary School receive per student?
Studebaker Elementary School receives $16,255 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Studebaker Elementary School in 50315 ▼
Avg Home Value
$198,637
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,081
1-Year Change
+3.8%
% Renters
40.5%

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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