Carver Elementary vs Walnut Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students
Walnut Street School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students
| Measure | Carver Elementary Des Moines, Iowa | Walnut Street School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #651 of 654 | #569 of 654 |
| National rank | #39106 of 50,301 | #19962 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 436 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 62% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 29.1).
- •Walnut Street School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Walnut Street School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •Walnut Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 92.4%).
- •Carver Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.1).
- •Carver Elementary is the larger school with 436 students compared with 257.
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 Carver Elementary better than Walnut Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Street School ranks higher (57.5 vs 29.1 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 Carver Elementary and Walnut Street School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Elementary: 436. Walnut Street School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Elementary and Walnut Street School rank in Iowa?
Carver Elementary is 651st of 654 and Walnut Street School is 569th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).