Maple Grove Elementary School

Maple Grove Elementary School serves 439 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in West Des Moines, Iowa. This regular public school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1 with 37 full-time equivalent teachers, creating a supportive learning environment where students can receive personalized attention. The school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranking 25th out of 1,288 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 98th percentile.

Students consistently achieve strong results, with 83% scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and reading, and 81% meeting or exceeding proficiency standards in mathematics. Located at 1455 98th Street, Maple Grove Elementary sits in an affluent and educated community where the median household income reaches $83,166 and 60% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood maintains a low poverty rate of 6.9%, with median home values around $310,000, reflecting the area's stability and commitment to education.

The school serves families in the 50266 ZIP code area, which encompasses a population of 35,508 residents. Maple Grove Elementary operates within West Des Moines' small city setting, offering students the benefits of a close-knit community while maintaining access to quality educational resources and engaged family involvement.