Crossroads Park Elementary School vs Heritage Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crossroads Park Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–6
530 students
Heritage Elementary
Grimes · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
530 students
| Measure | Crossroads Park Elementary School West Des Moines, Iowa | Heritage Elementary Grimes, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #295 of 654 | #118 of 654 |
| National rank | #6742 of 50,301 | #2676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 530 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.5% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 87% |
| city | West Des Moines | Grimes |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 76.9).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 74%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 51.5%).
- •Crossroads Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.7).
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 Crossroads Park Elementary School better than Heritage Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Elementary ranks higher (84.5 vs 76.9 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 Crossroads Park Elementary School and Heritage Elementary?
About 13 km in a straight line, between West Des Moines and Grimes in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crossroads Park Elementary School: 530. Heritage Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crossroads Park Elementary School and Heritage Elementary rank in Iowa?
Crossroads Park Elementary School is 295th of 654 and Heritage Elementary is 118th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).