Delaware Elementary
Regular School · Des Moines, IA
Delaware Elementary is a regular school school in Des Moines, Iowa, serving grades PK–05 with 440 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 267 | 61% |
| Black or African American | 63 | 14% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 57 | 13% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 6% |
| Asian | 25 | 6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 440 | 224M / 216F |
English Language Learners: 26 (6% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 80-84% | 64.9% | 158 |
| Reading Proficiency | 75-79% | 68.7% | 157 |
| Science Proficiency | 70-79% | — | 48 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 440 | 100% |
Contact & Location
4401 E 46th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
Phone: (515)262-3197
http://www.southeastpolk.orgDistrict
Southeast Polk Comm School DistrictPer-pupil expenditure: $20,009
District enrollment: 7,397
Other Schools in District
- Altoona Elementary Elementary
- Centennial Elementary Elementary
- Clay Elementary Elementary
- Four Mile Elementary Elementary
- Mitchellville Elementary Elementary
- Runnells Elementary Elementary
- Willowbrook Elementary Elementary
- Southeast Polk High School High
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 50317) → CensusDepth.com
- Iowa population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Iowa teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
192682001568
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD