Delaware Elementary vs McKee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delaware Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
McKee Elementary School
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
235 students
| Measure | Delaware Elementary Des Moines, Iowa | McKee Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #102 of 654 | – |
| National rank | #2349 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 440 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Delaware Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 66%).
- •Delaware Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 19.6).
- •Delaware Elementary is the larger school with 440 students compared with 235.
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 Delaware Elementary better than McKee Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Delaware Elementary and McKee Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delaware Elementary: 440. McKee Elementary School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delaware Elementary and McKee Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Delaware Elementary is 102nd of 654 and McKee Elementary School is unranked among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).