Clive Learning Academy vs Hillis Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.2 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
Hillis Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students
| Measure | Clive Learning Academy Des Moines, Iowa | Hillis Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #486 of 654 | #620 of 654 |
| National rank | #14575 of 50,301 | #27692 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 551 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 42% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clive Learning Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 46.3).
- •Clive Learning Academy does better on math proficiency (66% vs 42%).
- •Clive Learning Academy does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Clive Learning Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 76.3%).
- •Hillis Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.8).
- •Clive Learning Academy is the larger school with 551 students compared with 279.
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 Hillis Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Clive Learning Academy ranks higher (65.3 vs 46.3 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 Hillis Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clive Learning Academy: 551. Hillis Elementary School: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clive Learning Academy and Hillis Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Clive Learning Academy is 486th of 654 and Hillis Elementary School is 620th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).