Cattell Elementary School vs Iowa Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 129 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
Iowa Valley Elementary School
Marengo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
314 students
| Measure | Cattell Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Iowa Valley Elementary School Marengo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #633 of 654 | #261 of 654 |
| National rank | #31053 of 50,301 | #5964 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 314 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| city | Des Moines | Marengo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iowa Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 41.3).
- •Iowa Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Iowa Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Iowa Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 86.3%).
- •Cattell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.7).
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 Iowa Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Iowa Valley Elementary School ranks higher (78.3 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 Iowa Valley Elementary School?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Marengo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cattell Elementary School: 314. Iowa Valley Elementary School: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cattell Elementary School and Iowa Valley Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Cattell Elementary School is 633rd of 654 and Iowa Valley Elementary School is 261st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).