Edmunds Elementary School

Summary:

Edmunds Elementary School is a public elementary school in Des Moines, Iowa, serving 268 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Des Moines Independent Community School District, which is ranked 301 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edmunds Elementary consistently underperforms the district and state averages in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 29.4% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 43.1% in the district and 64.2% statewide. The school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 97%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Edmunds Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Iowa elementary schools, with a ranking of 551 out of 557 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing Edmunds Elementary to other nearby schools in the same district, such as Greenwood Elementary and Hubbell Elementary, there are stark differences in performance. These schools have significantly higher test scores and rankings than Edmunds, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the persistent challenges faced by Edmunds Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-5

950 15th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314

(515) 243-1174

District: Des Moines Independent Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
551^st of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,276

Students who attend Edmunds Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Callanan Middle School
High:	Roosevelt High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 286

Racial breakdown:

African American:

72.4%

Hispanic:

14.0%

White:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edmunds Elementary School ranks worse than 98.9% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 37^th among 38 ranked elementary schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.73. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (72.4%), Hispanic (14%), White (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Des Moines Independent Community School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edmunds Elementary School is 11.2, which is the 8^th best among 38 elementary schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Edmunds Elementary School employs 25.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edmunds Elementary School is $18,276, which is the 5^th highest among 38 elementary schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Edmunds Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Des Moines Independent Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Des Moines Independent Community School District 301^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Edmunds Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	0.43	625^th	626	0.2%
2013	0.56	622^nd	624	0.3%
2014	0.22	601^st	603	0.3%
2015	0.25	615^th	616	0.2%
2016	5.07	579^th	599	3.3%
2017	4.36	547^th	574	4.7%
2018	4.73	543^rd	567	4.2%
2019	2.67	594^th	603	1.5%
2021	2.63	556^th	567	1.9%
2022	2.92	563^rd	574	1.9%
2023	1.47	559^th	565	1.1%
2024	1.73	551^st	557	1.1%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Edmunds Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	237	136	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	381
1989	229	139	1	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	381
1990	232	133	1	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	378
1991	247	141	3	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	408
1992	241	150	2	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	411
1993	220	140	1	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	379
1994	191	140	5	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	351
1995	179	160	3	10	4	n/a	n/a	0	356
1996	179	160	3	10	4	n/a	n/a	0	356
1997	171	193	8	12	7	n/a	n/a	0	391
1998	156	193	3	7	8	n/a	n/a	0	367
1999	139	186	6	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	343
2000	145	205	8	7	3	n/a	n/a	-14	354
2001	108	174	8	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	299
2002	77	122	4	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	218
2003	77	122	4	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	218
2004	81	135	6	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	237
2005	66	106	6	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	196
2006	64	70	4	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	147
2007	50	77	8	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	143
2008	51	90	15	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	175
2009	48	104	12	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	181
2010	24	133	16	22	0	1	15	0	211
2011	28	127	10	27	0	0	14	0	206
2012	22	213	14	46	0	0	19	0	314
2013	21	198	12	44	0	0	12	0	287
2014	27	239	51	72	0	2	18	0	409
2015	33	257	49	76	1	3	16	0	435
2016	24	243	16	47	1	0	15	0	346
2017	14	233	13	51	2	0	16	0	329
2018	16	221	16	42	3	0	14	0	312
2019	11	244	16	33	1	0	11	0	316
2020	18	244	13	29	0	0	10	0	314
2021	24	221	11	29	1	0	11	0	297
2022	15	202	8	26	1	0	8	0	260
2023	14	210	11	20	0	0	13	0	268
2024	20	207	9	40	0	1	9	0	286

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edmunds Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	381	26.8	14.2	60.4
1989	381	19.0	20.0	74
1990	378	28.0	13.5	59.8
1991	408	31.0	13.1	59.3
1992	411	32.0	12.8	29
1993	379	31.5	12.0	58.8
1994	351	38.1	9.2	60.4
1995	356	34.5	10.3	65.4
1996	356	34.5	10.3	65.4
1997	391	34.5	11.3	62.9
1998	367	34.5	10.6	70
1999	343	31.3	11.0	79.6
2000	354	34.8	10.2	69
2001	299	33.1	9.0	74.9
2002	218	25.8	8.4	83.9
2003	218	25.8	8.4	83.9
2004	237	24.3	9.8	81.4
2005	196	21.8	9.0	83.7
2006	147	20.6	7.1	89.8
2007	143	16.5	8.7	85.3
2008	175	17.0	10.3	80.6
2009	181	17.8	10.2	79.6
2010	211	19.4	10.8	84.4
2011	206	23.8	8.6	85.4
2012	314	25.8	12.1	99
2013	287	28.9	9.9	94.8
2014	409	32.2	12.7	92.7
2015	435	34.0	12.7	94.9
2016	346	38.0	9.1	96
2017	329	33.4	9.8	97.9
2018	312	28.5	10.9	97.1
2019	316	30.3	10.4	99.1
2020	314	30.0	10.4	98.4
2021	297	29.2	10.1	97.3
2022	260	25.7	10.1	98.1
2023	268	24.6	10.8	97.8
2024	286	25.5	11.2	94.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Edmunds Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	381	26.8	14.2	60.4
1989	381	19.0	20.0	74
1990	378	28.0	13.5	59.8
1991	408	31.0	13.1	59.3
1992	411	32.0	12.8	29
1993	379	31.5	12.0	58.8
1994	351	38.1	9.2	60.4
1995	356	34.5	10.3	65.4
1996	356	34.5	10.3	65.4
1997	391	34.5	11.3	62.9
1998	367	34.5	10.6	70
1999	343	31.3	11.0	79.6
2000	354	34.8	10.2	69
2001	299	33.1	9.0	74.9
2002	218	25.8	8.4	83.9
2003	218	25.8	8.4	83.9
2004	237	24.3	9.8	81.4
2005	196	21.8	9.0	83.7
2006	147	20.6	7.1	89.8
2007	143	16.5	8.7	85.3
2008	175	17.0	10.3	80.6
2009	181	17.8	10.2	79.6
2010	211	19.4	10.8	84.4
2011	206	23.8	8.6	85.4
2012	314	25.8	12.1	99
2013	287	28.9	9.9	94.8
2014	409	32.2	12.7	92.7
2015	435	34.0	12.7	94.9
2016	346	38.0	9.1	96
2017	329	33.4	9.8	97.9
2018	312	28.5	10.9	97.1
2019	316	30.3	10.4	99.1
2020	314	30.0	10.4	98.4
2021	297	29.2	10.1	97.3
2022	260	25.7	10.1	98.1
2023	268	24.6	10.8	97.8
2024	286	25.5	11.2	94.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Edmunds Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,057 (11.3%)	$16,219 (88.7%)	$18,276

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edmunds Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 594^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 559^th of 565 Elementary schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edmunds Elementary School)	19.4	35.9	16.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Des Moines Independent Community School District)	44	43.3	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Edmunds Elementary School)	33.9	46.2	12.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Des Moines Independent Community School District)	52	52.1	0.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Edmunds Elementary School)	30.8	43.2	12.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Des Moines Independent Community School District)	49.7	52.4	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Edmunds Elementary School)	44.2	35.1	9.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Des Moines Independent Community School District)	50.9	47.6	3.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Edmunds Elementary School)	40	21.1	18.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Des Moines Independent Community School District)	46.5	49.5	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Edmunds Elementary School)	48.9	23.7	25.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Des Moines Independent Community School District)	48.4	51.6	3.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	316	268	15.2%
African American	244	210	13.9%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	16	11	31.3%
Hispanic	33	20	39.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	11	14	27.3%
Two or More Races	11	13	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.1%	97.8%	1.3%

Schools Near Edmunds Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Edmunds Elementary School	Public	K-5	950 15th Street	Des Moines	50314	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 243-1174	286	26	11.2	94.8%	20 (7.0%)	207 (72.4%)	40 (14.0%)	9 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (3.1%)	1.7	551^st of 557 public elementary schools	1.1%		1.5	559^th of 565 public elementary schools	1.1%	8	29.4	34.1	41.3	47.1	39.0	37.0	15.2	$18,276	$2,057	$16,219
King Elementary School	Public	K-5	1849 Forest Ave	Des Moines	50314	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8417	273	25	10.9	91.2%	18 (6.6%)	120 (44.0%)	101 (37.0%)	22 (8.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)	1	555^th of 557 public elementary schools	0.4%		0.4	565^th of 565 public elementary schools	0.0%	10	15.6	34.1	42.1	28.1	25.0	36.8	18.4	$18,403	$2,345	$16,058
Downtown School	Public	K-5	1800 Grand Avenue	Des Moines	50309	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 284-5848	235	9	26.2	18.7%	154 (65.5%)	22 (9.4%)	28 (11.9%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (11.9%)	71.2	149^th of 557 public elementary schools	73.2%		57.5	261^st of 565 public elementary schools	53.8%	112	63.6	86.4	84.2	78.8	84.1	73.7	71.1	$14,247	$621	$13,626
Walnut Street School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 Walnut St	Des Moines	50309	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8438	244	17	14.6	55.3%	77 (31.6%)	80 (32.8%)	48 (19.7%)	14 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.2%)	33	430^th of 557 public elementary schools	22.8%		28.8	444^th of 565 public elementary schools	21.4%	14	50.0	82.1	65.4	70.0	53.6	57.7	48.0	$16,042	$659	$15,382
Moulton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1541 8th Street	Des Moines	50314	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8427	450	35	12.9	88.2%	37 (8.2%)	211 (46.9%)	149 (33.1%)	25 (5.6%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)	7.2	526^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.6%		3.3	551^st of 565 public elementary schools	2.5%	25	31.0	40.3	42.6	29.3	38.8	63.9	36.1	$16,426	$1,675	$14,751
Jessie Franklin Taylor	Public	PK	1801 16th Street	Des Moines	50314	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-8424	194	11	17.3	82.5%	36 (18.6%)	71 (36.6%)	54 (27.8%)	18 (9.3%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (6.2%)								(n/a)
Carver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	705 E University Ave	Des Moines	50316	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8418	419	36	11.7	87.4%	34 (8.1%)	100 (23.9%)	248 (59.2%)	17 (4.1%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.8%)	3.7	544^th of 557 public elementary schools	2.3%		0.8	564^th of 565 public elementary schools	0.2%	20	31.0	44.1	32.2	48.3	50.8	45.8	25.4	$17,672	$1,648	$16,024
Monroe Elementary School	Public	K-5	2250 30th St	Des Moines	50310	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8425	377	35	10.8	88.9%	45 (11.9%)	159 (42.2%)	83 (22.0%)	67 (17.8%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	19 (5.0%)	1.8	550^th of 557 public elementary schools	1.3%		2.8	554^th of 565 public elementary schools	1.9%	4	26.1	40.0	33.3	46.8	44.0	31.5	25.9	$19,913	$3,902	$16,011
Greenwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	316 37th Street	Des Moines	50312	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-8410	307	21	14.8	49.8%	162 (52.8%)	55 (17.9%)	35 (11.4%)	9 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	42 (13.7%)	45.1	364^th of 557 public elementary schools	34.6%		24.1	466^th of 565 public elementary schools	17.5%	102	68.8	52.3	74.2	87.5	52.3	71.0	64.5	$16,236	$666	$15,571
Hubbell Elementary	Public	K-5	800 42nd St	Des Moines	50312	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-8414	383	26	14.9	40.2%	235 (61.4%)	61 (15.9%)	50 (13.1%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.4%)	45.4	360^th of 557 public elementary schools	35.4%		38.5	407^th of 565 public elementary schools	28.0%	47	78.0	63.3	66.2	83.1	61.7	66.2	52.1	$14,542	$654	$13,888

Frequently Asked Questions about Edmunds Elementary School

Is Edmunds Elementary School a good school?

Edmunds Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.1% of Iowa elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Edmunds Elementary School?

Students at Edmunds Elementary School are 72% African American, 14% Hispanic, 7% White, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Edmunds Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 286 students attended Edmunds Elementary School.

What district is Edmunds Elementary School in?

Des Moines Independent Community School District

What schools do graduates of Edmunds Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Edmunds Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Callanan Middle School
High : Roosevelt High School

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