Broadway Elementary School vs Oak Park
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 149 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadway Elementary School
Denison · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
288 students
Oak Park
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
| Measure | Broadway Elementary School Denison, Iowa | Oak Park Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #529 of 654 | #605 of 654 |
| National rank | #16567 of 50,301 | #25516 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 288 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 47% |
| city | Denison | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Broadway Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 49.5).
- •Broadway Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 47%).
- •Broadway Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Broadway Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 78.5%).
- •Oak Park does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.0).
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 Broadway Elementary School better than Oak Park?
On the Success Index (US), Broadway Elementary School ranks higher (62.3 vs 49.5 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 Broadway Elementary School and Oak Park?
About 149 km in a straight line, between Denison and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broadway Elementary School: 288. Oak Park: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broadway Elementary School and Oak Park rank in Iowa?
Broadway Elementary School is 529th of 654 and Oak Park is 605th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).