For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 653 students in the neighborhood of Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Lower Beaver is Samuelson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Samuelson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3929 Bel-aire Rd
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8441
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8441
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
4000 Lower Beaver Rd
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8213
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8213
Gr: PK | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA include Samuelson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower Beaver, Des Moines?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower Beaver, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lower Beaver, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Lower Beaver, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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