Brubaker Elementary School vs Olmsted Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 15 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
Olmsted Elementary School
Urbandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
622 students
| Measure | Brubaker Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Olmsted Elementary School Urbandale, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #618 of 654 | #505 of 654 |
| National rank | #27277 of 50,301 | #15391 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 622 | 622 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 622 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | – |
| city | Des Moines | Urbandale |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olmsted Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 46.8).
- •Olmsted Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 83.3%).
- •Brubaker Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.0).
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 Brubaker Elementary School better than Olmsted Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Olmsted Elementary School ranks higher (64.1 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 Olmsted Elementary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Urbandale in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brubaker Elementary School: 622. Olmsted Elementary School: 622. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brubaker Elementary School and Olmsted Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Brubaker Elementary School is 618th of 654 and Olmsted Elementary School is 505th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).