East High School vs McKinley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,952 students
McKinley Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students
| Measure | East High School Des Moines, Iowa | McKinley Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #318 of 319 | #636 of 654 |
| National rank | #14628 of 16,910 | #31745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,952 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 23.7).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •East High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 86.9%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 21.9).
- •East High School is the larger school with 1,952 students compared with 275.
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 East High School better than McKinley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary School ranks higher (40.3 vs 23.7 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 East High School and McKinley Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East High School: 1,952. McKinley Elementary School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East High School and McKinley Elementary School rank in Iowa?
East High School is 318th of 319 and McKinley Elementary School is 636th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).