Cattell Elementary School vs Garton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.5 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
Garton Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
| Measure | Cattell Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Garton Elementary Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #633 of 654 | #641 of 654 |
| National rank | #31053 of 50,301 | #33416 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 314 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cattell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 37.8).
- •Garton Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Cattell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 89.3%).
- •Cattell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.9).
- •Garton Elementary is the larger school with 535 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Cattell Elementary School better than Garton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cattell Elementary School ranks higher (41.3 vs 37.8 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 Cattell Elementary School and Garton Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cattell Elementary School: 314. Garton Elementary: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cattell Elementary School and Garton Elementary rank in Iowa?
Cattell Elementary School is 633rd of 654 and Garton Elementary is 641st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).