Capitol View Elementary School vs McKinley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capitol View Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
McKinley Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students
| Measure | Capitol View Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | McKinley Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #627 of 654 | #636 of 654 |
| National rank | #28834 of 50,301 | #31745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 533 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capitol View Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 40.3).
- •Capitol View Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Capitol View Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 92.3%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.7).
- •Capitol View Elementary School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 275.
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 Capitol View Elementary School better than McKinley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Capitol View Elementary School ranks higher (44.6 vs 40.3 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 Capitol View Elementary School and McKinley Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capitol View Elementary School: 533. McKinley Elementary School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitol View Elementary School and McKinley Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Capitol View Elementary School is 627th of 654 and McKinley Elementary School is 636th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).