Clive Learning Academy vs Cowles 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.
Clive Learning Academy
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
551 students
Cowles Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
392 students
| Measure | Clive Learning Academy Des Moines, Iowa | Cowles Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #486 of 654 | #108 of 654 |
| National rank | #14575 of 50,301 | #2510 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 551 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 83% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cowles Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 65.3).
- •Cowles Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 66%).
- •Cowles Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 55%).
- •Cowles Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 59.7%).
- •Clive Learning Academy does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.0).
- •Clive Learning Academy is the larger school with 551 students compared with 392.
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 Clive Learning Academy better than Cowles Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cowles Elementary School ranks higher (84.8 vs 65.3 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 Clive Learning Academy and Cowles Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clive Learning Academy: 551. Cowles Elementary School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clive Learning Academy and Cowles Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Clive Learning Academy is 486th of 654 and Cowles Elementary School is 108th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).