Phillips Elementary School
Grades: K-5
Students: 258
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 11:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 326:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
1701 Lay Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8431
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
1/10
2/10
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Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness7/10
Community Reviews
I have had 2 students go through this school and I would not choose any other! The staff is outstanding and the way they handle any issue that comes up is amazing. I cannot praise them enough!
Posted by a parent on 5/23/2025Phillips is one of the best schools in Des Moines. I am a teacher and have taught at one of the middle schools where Phillips students continue their education and we could tell which students went to Phillips by their academics and behaviors. My children have both had excellent teachers at every gr
Posted by a parent on 4/12/2014my school is phillips this is my last year at phillips and i wish i could stay forever. The teachers are the best and the princeble is aswome too. i love this school and i hope every one else at phillips loves it too. its one of the best school i have ever been too. the LIBRARINE is the best
Posted by a community member on 6/11/2013I think phillips is an OUTSTANDING school, and so does my son. The teachers are very good at what the do, and they care about the kids.
Posted by a parent on 4/16/2012N/A
Posted by a parent on 8/4/2009Nearby Schools
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4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Averagemy 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.Parent Review8y ago - St Joseph Elementary School
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageSt Joseph School promotes their students to stretch their potential to be a good student, to respect their piers and take control of their lives in a positive way.Other Review8y ago - Grandview Park Baptist School
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
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Des Moines schools - Phillips Elementary School is located at 1701 Lay Street, Des Moines IA 50317. Phillips Elementary School is in the Des Moines Independent Community School District. Phillips Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.
