Cornell Elementary School vs Crocker Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornell Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
555 students
Crocker Elementary School
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
| Measure | Cornell Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Crocker Elementary School Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #411 of 654 | #30 of 654 |
| National rank | #10994 of 50,301 | #1169 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 555 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 89% |
| city | Des Moines | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crocker Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 70.4).
- •Crocker Elementary School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 57%).
- •Crocker Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Cornell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 21.5%).
- •Crocker Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.6).
- •Cornell Elementary School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 489.
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 Cornell Elementary School better than Crocker Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Crocker Elementary School ranks higher (88.4 vs 70.4 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 Cornell Elementary School and Crocker Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornell Elementary School: 555. Crocker Elementary School: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornell Elementary School and Crocker Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Cornell Elementary School is 411th of 654 and Crocker Elementary School is 30th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).