Downtown School vs Lone Tree Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 185 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
Lone Tree Elementary School
Lone Tree · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
196 students
| Measure | Downtown School Des Moines, Iowa | Lone Tree Elementary School Lone Tree, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #135 of 654 | #436 of 654 |
| National rank | #3029 of 50,301 | #11880 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 197 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 197 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| city | Des Moines | Lone Tree |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downtown School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 69.2).
- •Downtown School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Downtown School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Downtown School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 33.2%).
- •Lone Tree Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.1).
- •Downtown School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 196.
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 Lone Tree Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Downtown School ranks higher (83.7 vs 69.2 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 Lone Tree Elementary School?
About 185 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Lone Tree in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown School: 197. Lone Tree Elementary School: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown School and Lone Tree Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Downtown School is 135th of 654 and Lone Tree Elementary School is 436th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).