Echo Hill Elementary vs Garton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Echo Hill Elementary
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
536 students
Garton Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
| Measure | Echo Hill Elementary Marion, Iowa | Garton Elementary Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 654 | #641 of 654 |
| National rank | #1702 of 50,301 | #33416 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 536 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.3% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 47% |
| city | Marion | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Echo Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 37.8).
- •Echo Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 47%).
- •Echo Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 42%).
- •Echo Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 89.3%).
- •Garton Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.3).
- •Echo Hill Elementary is the larger school with 536 students compared with 535.
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 Echo Hill Elementary better than Garton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Echo Hill Elementary ranks higher (86.8 vs 37.8 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 Echo Hill Elementary and Garton Elementary?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Marion and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Echo Hill Elementary: 536. Garton Elementary: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Echo Hill Elementary and Garton Elementary rank in Iowa?
Echo Hill Elementary is 67th of 654 and Garton Elementary is 641st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).