Atkins Elementary School vs Lovejoy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 153 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atkins Elementary School
Atkins · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
394 students
Lovejoy Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
| Measure | Atkins Elementary School Atkins, Iowa | Lovejoy Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 654 | #649 of 654 |
| National rank | #3609 of 50,301 | #37226 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 394 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 37% |
| city | Atkins | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atkins Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 32.0).
- •Atkins Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 37%).
- •Atkins Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Atkins Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 89.3%).
- •Lovejoy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.8).
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 Atkins Elementary School better than Lovejoy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Atkins Elementary School ranks higher (82.5 vs 32.0 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 Atkins Elementary School and Lovejoy Elementary School?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Atkins and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atkins Elementary School: 394. Lovejoy Elementary School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atkins Elementary School and Lovejoy Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Atkins Elementary School is 158th of 654 and Lovejoy Elementary School is 649th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).