Cornell Elementary School vs Saydel High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 731 m 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
Saydel High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
458 students
| Measure | Cornell Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Saydel High School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #411 of 654 | #282 of 319 |
| National rank | #10994 of 50,301 | #6284 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 555 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cornell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 58.1).
- •Cornell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Saydel High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Cornell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 52.8%).
- •Cornell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.0).
- •Cornell Elementary School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 458.
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 Saydel High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cornell Elementary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 58.1 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 Saydel High School?
About 731 m in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornell Elementary School: 555. Saydel High School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornell Elementary School and Saydel High School rank in Iowa?
Cornell Elementary School is 411th of 654 and Saydel High School is 282nd of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).