Serving 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Phenix Elementary Early Childhood Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-79%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-79%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
13%
7%
White
67%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Phenix Elementary Early Childhood Center?
180 students attend Phenix Elementary Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Phenix Elementary Early Childhood Center students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phenix Elementary Early Childhood Center?
Phenix Elementary Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Phenix Elementary Early Childhood Center offer ?
Phenix Elementary Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Phenix Elementary Early Childhood Center part of?
Phenix Elementary Early Childhood Center is part of West Des Moines Community School District.
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