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Madison Elementary School vs Garton Elementary

Garton Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.0/10 compared to 2.8/10. Garton Elementary is significantly larger with 429 students, about 1.7× the size of Madison Elementary School (247). In math proficiency, Garton Elementary leads at 47.0%.

Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Madison Elementary School

Des Moines, IA

2.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th

247 students

Garton Elementary

Des Moines, IA

6.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th

429 students

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Ratings Comparison

MetricMadison Elementary SchoolGarton Elementary
Overall Rating2.8 / 106.0 / 10
Academic Score1.86.6
Growth Score1.55.0
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch80.6%77.6%
Environment Score7.67.7
State Rank#1,260 of 1,284#765 of 1,284
State Percentile2th41th

Test Scores

SubjectMadison Elementary SchoolGarton Elementary
Math Proficiency47.0%47.0%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency47.0%42.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailMadison Elementary SchoolGarton Elementary
TypeElementary SchoolElementary School
GradesKindergarten – 5thKindergarten – 5th
Enrollment247429
Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:111.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch80.6%77.6%
DistrictDes Moines Independent Comm School DistrictDes Moines Independent Comm School District
CityDes MoinesDes Moines

Neighborhood

MetricDes Moines (50316)Des Moines (50317)
Median Household Income$53,090$61,569
Median Home Value$137,300$165,200
Median Rent$963$1,079
College Educated (Bachelor's+)12.7%15.2%
Poverty Rate19.3%14.9%
Avg Commute19 min22 min
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