The top reported proficiency rate is 79% in Math. The lowest is 72% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Eason Elementary School
Eason Elementary School is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in the Waukee Community School District. The school is located on the southeast side of Waukee, a fast-growing suburb of Des Moines that has transformed from a coal mining community into a hub for corporate investment, including a major Apple data center campus. Waukee’s population has risen sharply in recent years, and the district is the fastest-growing in Iowa, adding hundreds of students annually. Families moving into the area should expect continued school construction and periodic boundary adjustments.
Enrollment at Eason is broadly typical for an elementary school of its grade band. The student body is predominantly white, with a noticeable share of Black and Hispanic students, and smaller numbers of Asian and multiracial students. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a figure that places the school in a moderate range of economic diversity. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about how those populations are served.
On the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress, a strong majority of Eason’s students met proficiency standards in math and English language arts. Science proficiency, while also above a simple majority, was somewhat lower than the other two subjects. Participation rates were high across all tests. However, when Eason’s overall proficiency index—combining all tested subjects—is compared to other school districts in Dallas County, it lands in the bottom quarter of the six districts in the county. The county includes several high-performing districts, so this relative position does not mean Eason’s results are weak in absolute terms; a parent looking at the raw proficiency numbers would see that most students are meeting the state’s bar. But if the family is accustomed to the upper tier of suburban Iowa schools, they may find Eason’s scores less elevated than some nearby alternatives.
Because this is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate, no advanced coursework, and no career or dual-credit pathways to speak of. The school focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy, and early science. No program offerings were listed in the available data, and no staffing or discipline information was present. A parent interested in specific enrichment, special education supports, or class sizes would need to consult the school directly.
The housing market around Eason reflects the broader Waukee area: home values are well above the Iowa median, and rents are elevated relative to the national average, though still slightly cheaper than a mortgage payment after a typical down payment. The area is auto-oriented, with limited public transit. The city is actively building out new mixed-use developments, trails, and commercial centers. The Kettlestone development on Waukee’s southern edge includes shopping, dining, and parks, and is close to the school’s general vicinity.
Parents considering Eason should note that the Waukee district recently approved new elementary boundaries for all eleven elementary schools, effective for the 2025-2026 school year. This reassigned a meaningful number of K-4 students to different schools, though current fifth graders and siblings of enrolled students were grandfathered. The district also passed a bond in 2023 to fund a twelfth elementary school and a new middle school, so further boundary shifts are likely as construction catches up with enrollment growth. A family’s attendance zone for Eason could change over time.
In sum, Eason offers a solid baseline of state test performance, with most students meeting the proficiency mark, but sits below the county average when all schools are ranked together. The school serves a moderately diverse, growing suburban community. A parent will want to fill in the gaps left by the data—especially around special education, English learner services, and enrichment offerings—by visiting the school or speaking with the principal. The surrounding real estate is pricey by state standards, and the district’s rapid growth means the school landscape is still being built out.
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