Cattell Elementary School vs Harding Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.0 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
Harding Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
603 students
| Measure | Cattell Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Harding Middle School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #633 of 654 | #238 of 239 |
| National rank | #31053 of 50,301 | #11806 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 314 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cattell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 30.6).
- •Cattell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Cattell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Cattell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 88.6%).
- •Cattell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.9).
- •Harding Middle School is the larger school with 603 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 Harding Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cattell Elementary School ranks higher (41.3 vs 30.6 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 Cattell Elementary School and Harding Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cattell Elementary School: 314. Harding Middle School: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cattell Elementary School and Harding Middle School rank in Iowa?
Cattell Elementary School is 633rd of 654 and Harding Middle School is 238th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).