Brubaker Elementary School vs Delaware Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brubaker Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
622 students
Delaware Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
| Measure | Brubaker Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Delaware Elementary Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #618 of 654 | #102 of 654 |
| National rank | #27277 of 50,301 | #2349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 622 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 82% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Delaware Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 46.8).
- •Delaware Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 46%).
- •Delaware Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 48%).
- •Delaware Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 83.3%).
- •Brubaker Elementary School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 440.
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 Brubaker Elementary School better than Delaware Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Delaware Elementary ranks higher (85.2 vs 46.8 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 Brubaker Elementary School and Delaware Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brubaker Elementary School: 622. Delaware Elementary: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brubaker Elementary School and Delaware Elementary rank in Iowa?
Brubaker Elementary School is 618th of 654 and Delaware Elementary is 102nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).