Cowles Elementary School vs Crestview School of Inquiry
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowles Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
392 students
Crestview School of Inquiry
Clive · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
558 students
| Measure | Cowles Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Crestview School of Inquiry Clive, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 654 | #590 of 654 |
| National rank | #2510 of 50,301 | #23383 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 392 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 84.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 56% |
| city | Des Moines | Clive |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cowles Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 52.5).
- •Cowles Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 56%).
- •Cowles Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 49%).
- •Cowles Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 84.1%).
- •Crestview School of Inquiry does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.0).
- •Crestview School of Inquiry is the larger school with 558 students compared with 392.
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 Cowles Elementary School better than Crestview School of Inquiry?
On the Success Index (US), Cowles Elementary School ranks higher (84.8 vs 52.5 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 Cowles Elementary School and Crestview School of Inquiry?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Clive in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowles Elementary School: 392. Crestview School of Inquiry: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowles Elementary School and Crestview School of Inquiry rank in Iowa?
Cowles Elementary School is 108th of 654 and Crestview School of Inquiry is 590th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).