Cornell Elementary School vs Oak Park
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 3.8 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
Oak Park
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
| Measure | Cornell Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Oak Park Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #411 of 654 | #605 of 654 |
| National rank | #10994 of 50,301 | #25516 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 555 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cornell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 49.5).
- •Cornell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Cornell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Cornell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 78.5%).
- •Oak Park does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.6).
- •Cornell Elementary School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 288.
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 Oak Park?
On the Success Index (US), Cornell Elementary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 49.5 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 Oak Park?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornell Elementary School: 555. Oak Park: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornell Elementary School and Oak Park rank in Iowa?
Cornell Elementary School is 411th of 654 and Oak Park is 605th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).