Capitol View Elementary School vs Willard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.8 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
Willard Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
247 students
| Measure | Capitol View Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Willard Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #627 of 654 | #565 of 654 |
| National rank | #28834 of 50,301 | #19626 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 533 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 67% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 44.6).
- •Willard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Willard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Willard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 92.3%).
- •Willard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.7).
- •Capitol View Elementary School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 247.
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 Willard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Elementary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 44.6 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 Willard Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capitol View Elementary School: 533. Willard Elementary School: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitol View Elementary School and Willard Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Capitol View Elementary School is 627th of 654 and Willard Elementary School is 565th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).