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Delaware Elementary School vs. South Prairie Elementary School

Should you attend Delaware Elementary School or South Prairie Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Delaware Elementary School
4401 E 46th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
South Prairie Elementary School
500 S James St
Grimes, IA 50111
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Delaware Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

South Prairie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Delaware Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-4, South Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-4
Total Students
423 students
455 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Delaware Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Prairie Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Delaware Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Prairie Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Delaware Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Prairie Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Delaware Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Southeast Polk Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Prairie Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#217 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
#89 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Delaware Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Prairie Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 20% in IA)
85-89%
(Top 10% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Delaware Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Southeast Polk Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Prairie Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Delaware Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Southeast Polk Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Prairie Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Delaware Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Southeast Polk Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Delaware Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Prairie Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
28
-
Kindergarten Students
66
122
Grade 1 Students
67
85
Grade 2 Students
61
83
Grade 3 Students
60
79
Grade 4 Students
74
86
Grade 5 Students
67
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Delaware Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Southeast Polk Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Prairie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Delaware Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Southeast Polk Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Prairie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Delaware Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Southeast Polk Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Prairie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
62%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Delaware Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Southeast Polk Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Prairie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Delaware Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Southeast Polk Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Prairie Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Delaware Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Southeast Polk Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Prairie Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Delaware Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Southeast Polk Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Prairie Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Delaware Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Southeast Polk Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Prairie Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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