Ashland Ridge Elementary vs Hillside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashland Ridge Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
Hillside Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
548 students
| Measure | Ashland Ridge Elementary Ankeny, Iowa | Hillside Elementary School West Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 654 | #484 of 654 |
| National rank | #1138 of 50,301 | #14332 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 548 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 66% |
| city | Ankeny | West Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashland Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.5 vs 65.7).
- •Ashland Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 66%).
- •Ashland Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 59%).
- •Ashland Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 71.7%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.7).
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 Ashland Ridge Elementary better than Hillside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ashland Ridge Elementary ranks higher (88.5 vs 65.7 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 Ashland Ridge Elementary and Hillside Elementary School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and West Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashland Ridge Elementary: 548. Hillside Elementary School: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashland Ridge Elementary and Hillside Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Ashland Ridge Elementary is 29th of 654 and Hillside Elementary School is 484th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).