Capitol View Elementary School
Des Moines, IA 50316
Phone: (515) 242-8402
District: Des Moines Independent Community School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 532 students
Capitol View Elementary School, a public school located in Des Moines, IA, serves grades PK-5 in the Des Moines Independent Community School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Capitol View Elementary School is a public school located in Des Moines, IA. 532 students attend Capitol View Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 1/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Iowa Assessment data from Iowa Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 2/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Iowa Department of Education. |
Posted: December 13, 2017
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Posted: December 13, 2017
my son has been at this school 3 years now. He will not be returning after this year. his reading levels are not advancing as they should. too many students in one class. ifeel like they are just pushing him thru.
Posted: December 13, 2017
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Posted: September 15, 2017
I love this school. My son has ADHD and they are great at working with him.
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Posted: April 1, 2014
Capitol View Elementary is one of the best schools in the Des Moines Area. This school is exceptionally funded by the Blind and Deaf Organization. They run a continuos calendar year for classes, and offer an emerced langue program.
Posted: April 11, 2010
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copper Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pleasant Hill | IA | 4.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Camp Dodge | 9.1 mi. |
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