Downtown School vs King Elementary School
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.
Downtown School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
197 students
King Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
| Measure | Downtown School Des Moines, Iowa | King Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 654 | #654 of 654 |
| National rank | #3029 of 50,301 | #45040 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 197 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 197 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downtown School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 19.7).
- •Downtown School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Downtown School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 17%).
- •Downtown School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 96.2%).
- •King Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.1).
- •King Elementary School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 197.
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 Downtown School better than King Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Downtown School ranks higher (83.7 vs 19.7 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 Downtown School and King Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown School: 197. King Elementary School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown School and King Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Downtown School is 135th of 654 and King Elementary School is 654th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).