The fastest-declining public elementary schools by enrollment in Des Moines County, Iowa
6 public elementary schools in Des Moines County, Iowa appear in this ranking of the fastest-declining public elementary schools by enrollment, ranked by the steepest enrollment decline between the 2017-18 and 2024-25 school years. James Wilson Grimes School leads the list at -42.4%, against a median of -22.7% across the ranked schools.
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| # | School | City | 2024-25 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Wilson Grimes School | Burlington, IA | 212 | -42.4% |
| 2 | Black Hawk Elementary School | Burlington, IA | 305 | -34.7% |
| 3 | Sunnyside Elementary School | Burlington, IA | 298 | -31.3% |
| 4 | North Hill Elementary School | Burlington, IA | 268 | -14.1% |
| 5 | Danville Elementary School | Danville, IA | 362 | -11.1% |
| 6 | Mediapolis Elementary School | Mediapolis, IA | 432 | -3.6% |
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