Imagine Desert West Elementary vs Palm Lane
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 770 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Imagine Desert West Elementary
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
714 students
Palm Lane
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
602 students
| Measure | Imagine Desert West Elementary Phoenix, Arizona | Palm Lane Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1105 of 1,136 | #952 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #49825 of 50,301 | #46020 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 714 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 714 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 30% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Lane scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.1 vs 8.4).
- •Palm Lane does better on math proficiency (30% vs 21%).
- •Palm Lane does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 23%).
- •Palm Lane does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 23.8).
- •Imagine Desert West Elementary is the larger school with 714 students compared with 602.
- •Imagine Desert West Elementary is a charter school while Palm Lane is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Imagine Desert West Elementary better than Palm Lane?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Lane ranks higher (18.1 vs 8.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Imagine Desert West Elementary and Palm Lane?
About 770 m in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imagine Desert West Elementary: 714. Palm Lane: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imagine Desert West Elementary and Palm Lane rank in Arizona?
Imagine Desert West Elementary is 1105th of 1,136 and Palm Lane is 952nd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).