Adel Elementary School vs DeSoto Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adel Elementary School
Adel · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
403 students
DeSoto Intermediate School
DeSoto · Public middle · Grades 5–6
337 students
| Measure | Adel Elementary School Adel, Iowa | DeSoto Intermediate School DeSoto, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #113 of 654 | #53 of 239 |
| National rank | #2593 of 50,301 | #937 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 403 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.1% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 68% |
| Math proficiency | – | 74% |
| city | Adel | DeSoto |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adel Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 83.6).
- •Adel Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 20.2%).
- •Adel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.0).
- •Adel Elementary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 337.
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 Adel Elementary School better than DeSoto Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Adel Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 83.6 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 Adel Elementary School and DeSoto Intermediate School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Adel and DeSoto in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adel Elementary School: 403. DeSoto Intermediate School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adel Elementary School and DeSoto Intermediate School rank in Iowa?
Adel Elementary School is 113th of 654 and DeSoto Intermediate School is 53rd of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).