Jefferson Elementary School vs Lovejoy Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School and Lovejoy Elementary School are very closely rated, both scoring around 3.4 out of 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.
Jefferson Elementary School
Des Moines, IA
3.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
306 students
Lovejoy Elementary School
Des Moines, IA
3.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
412 students
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| Metric | Jefferson Elementary School | Lovejoy Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.4 / 10 | 3.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.4 | 2.3 |
| Growth Score | 1.9 | 3.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.2% | 82% |
| Environment Score | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| State Rank | #1,215 of 1,284 | #1,209 of 1,284 |
| State Percentile | 6th | 6th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Jefferson Elementary School | Lovejoy Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 77.0% | 37.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 62.0% | 32.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Jefferson Elementary School | Lovejoy Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 306 | 412 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.2% | 82.0% |
| District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District |
| City | Des Moines | Des Moines |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Des Moines (50321) | Des Moines (50315) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,636 | $62,036 |
| Median Home Value | $294,100 | $164,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,098 | $977 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 41.2% | 18.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% | 13.1% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 23 min |