Cattell Elementary School vs Findley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cattell Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students
Findley Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–6
324 students
| Measure | Cattell Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Findley Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #633 of 654 | #624 of 654 |
| National rank | #31053 of 50,301 | #28541 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 314 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Findley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 41.3).
- •Findley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Findley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Findley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 86.3%).
- •Cattell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.0).
- •Findley Elementary School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 314.
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 Cattell Elementary School better than Findley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Findley Elementary School ranks higher (45.1 vs 41.3 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 Cattell Elementary School and Findley Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cattell Elementary School: 314. Findley Elementary School: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cattell Elementary School and Findley Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Cattell Elementary School is 633rd of 654 and Findley Elementary School is 624th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).