Durant Elementary School vs Monroe Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 228 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durant Elementary School
Durant · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
342 students
Monroe Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
341 students
| Measure | Durant Elementary School Durant, Iowa | Monroe Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #301 of 654 | #652 of 654 |
| National rank | #6868 of 50,301 | #39756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 342 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 30% |
| city | Durant | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durant Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 28.1).
- •Durant Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 30%).
- •Durant Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 28%).
- •Durant Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 90.3%).
- •Monroe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.9).
- •Durant Elementary School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 341.
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 Durant Elementary School better than Monroe Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Durant Elementary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 28.1 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 Durant Elementary School and Monroe Elementary School?
About 228 km in a straight line, between Durant and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durant Elementary School: 342. Monroe Elementary School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durant Elementary School and Monroe Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Durant Elementary School is 301st of 654 and Monroe Elementary School is 652nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).