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South Union Elementary School vs Jefferson Elementary School

South Union Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 4.3/10 compared to 3.4/10. In math proficiency, Jefferson Elementary School leads at 77.0%.

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.

South Union Elementary School

Des Moines, IA

4.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th

424 students

Jefferson Elementary School

Des Moines, IA

3.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th

306 students

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Ratings Comparison

MetricSouth Union Elementary SchoolJefferson Elementary School
Overall Rating4.3 / 103.4 / 10
Academic Score4.44.4
Growth Score3.31.9
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch81.1%40.2%
Environment Score6.55.5
State Rank#1,132 of 1,284#1,215 of 1,284
State Percentile12th6th

Test Scores

SubjectSouth Union Elementary SchoolJefferson Elementary School
Math Proficiency38.0%77.0%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency34.0%62.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailSouth Union Elementary SchoolJefferson Elementary School
TypeElementary SchoolElementary School
GradesKindergarten – 5thKindergarten – 5th
Enrollment424306
Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:114.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch81.1%40.2%
DistrictDes Moines Independent Comm School DistrictDes Moines Independent Comm School District
CityDes MoinesDes Moines

Neighborhood

MetricDes Moines (50315)Des Moines (50321)
Median Household Income$62,036$77,636
Median Home Value$164,000$294,100
Median Rent$977$1,098
College Educated (Bachelor's+)18.5%41.2%
Poverty Rate13.1%10.8%
Avg Commute23 min20 min
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