Cornell Elementary School vs Great Oaks High School and Career Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 4.0 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
Great Oaks High School and Career Center
Des Moines · Charter high · Grades 9–12
72 students
| Measure | Cornell Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Great Oaks High School and Career Center Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #411 of 654 | #136 of 319 |
| National rank | #10994 of 50,301 | #1852 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 555 | 72 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 72 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 4.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 36.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Oaks High School and Career Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 70.4).
- •Great Oaks High School and Career Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.2% vs 15.5%).
- •Cornell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 36.0).
- •Cornell Elementary School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 72.
- •Cornell Elementary School is a public school while Great Oaks High School and Career Center is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Great Oaks High School and Career Center?
On the Success Index (US), Great Oaks High School and Career Center ranks higher (76.5 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 Great Oaks High School and Career Center?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornell Elementary School: 555. Great Oaks High School and Career Center: 72. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornell Elementary School and Great Oaks High School and Career Center rank in Iowa?
Cornell Elementary School is 411th of 654 and Great Oaks High School and Career Center is 136th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).