Brubaker Elementary School vs Garton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 3.4 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
Garton Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
| Measure | Brubaker Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Garton Elementary Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #618 of 654 | #641 of 654 |
| National rank | #27277 of 50,301 | #33416 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 622 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brubaker Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 37.8).
- •Garton Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Brubaker Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Brubaker Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 89.3%).
- •Brubaker Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.9).
- •Brubaker Elementary School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 535.
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 Garton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brubaker Elementary School ranks higher (46.8 vs 37.8 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 Garton Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brubaker Elementary School: 622. Garton Elementary: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brubaker Elementary School and Garton Elementary rank in Iowa?
Brubaker Elementary School is 618th of 654 and Garton Elementary is 641st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).