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#72 of 157 private schools in IA
Top 45% of private schools
Des Moines Adventist School
Elementary School · Des Moines, IA
A private elementary school in Des Moines, IA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2317 WATROUS AVE, Des Moines, IA 50321
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
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Where Des Moines Adventist School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,846/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,636
Median home value
$294,100
Median rent
$1,098/mo
College educated
41.2%
Homeownership
60.5%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Wright Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Park Ave Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 408 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Des Moines Adventist School is listed in Des Moines, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Des Moines Adventist School
Des Moines Adventist School is a private elementary school in Des Moines, IA, serving approximately 39 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #72 of 157 private schools in IA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Des Moines Adventist School
What grades does Des Moines Adventist School serve?
Des Moines Adventist School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Des Moines Adventist School?
Des Moines Adventist School has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Des Moines Adventist School?
The student-teacher ratio at Des Moines Adventist School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Des Moines Adventist School rank in IA?
Des Moines Adventist School ranks #72 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Des Moines Adventist School's MySchoolScout rating?
Des Moines Adventist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Des Moines Adventist School a private school?
Yes, Des Moines Adventist School is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Des Moines Adventist School a religious school?
Des Moines Adventist School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (515) 285-7729
- Area population (ZIP 50321)
- 7,787
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 36
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50321; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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