Cattell Elementary School vs Mitchell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 41 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
Mitchell Elementary School
Ames · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students
| Measure | Cattell Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Mitchell Elementary School Ames, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #633 of 654 | #345 of 654 |
| National rank | #31053 of 50,301 | #8272 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 314 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| city | Des Moines | Ames |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mitchell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 41.3).
- •Mitchell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Mitchell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Mitchell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.7% vs 86.3%).
- •Cattell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.6).
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 Mitchell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mitchell Elementary School ranks higher (74.5 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 Mitchell Elementary School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Ames in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cattell Elementary School: 314. Mitchell Elementary School: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cattell Elementary School and Mitchell Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Cattell Elementary School is 633rd of 654 and Mitchell Elementary School is 345th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).