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Park Ave Elementary School vs South Union Elementary School

South Union Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 4.3/10 compared to 3.1/10. In math proficiency, Park Ave Elementary School 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.

Park Ave Elementary School

Des Moines, IA

3.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th

408 students

South Union Elementary School

Des Moines, IA

4.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th

424 students

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Ratings Comparison

MetricPark Ave Elementary SchoolSouth Union Elementary School
Overall Rating3.1 / 104.3 / 10
Academic Score2.34.4
Growth Score3.03.3
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch75.2%81.1%
Environment Score4.66.5
State Rank#1,241 of 1,284#1,132 of 1,284
State Percentile3th12th

Test Scores

SubjectPark Ave Elementary SchoolSouth Union Elementary School
Math Proficiency47.0%38.0%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency52.0%34.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailPark Ave Elementary SchoolSouth Union Elementary School
TypeElementary SchoolElementary School
GradesKindergarten – 5thKindergarten – 5th
Enrollment408424
Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:111.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch75.2%81.1%
DistrictDes Moines Independent Comm School DistrictDes Moines Independent Comm School District
CityDes MoinesDes Moines

Neighborhood

MetricDes Moines (50315)Des Moines (50315)
Median Household Income$62,036$62,036
Median Home Value$164,000$164,000
Median Rent$977$977
College Educated (Bachelor's+)18.5%18.5%
Poverty Rate13.1%13.1%
Avg Commute23 min23 min
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