Ekstrand Elementary School vs Moulton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 257 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ekstrand Elementary School
De Witt · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
464 students
Moulton Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
| Measure | Ekstrand Elementary School De Witt, Iowa | Moulton Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #112 of 654 | #653 of 654 |
| National rank | #2560 of 50,301 | #40470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 464 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 36% |
| city | De Witt | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ekstrand Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 26.9).
- •Ekstrand Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 36%).
- •Ekstrand Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 33%).
- •Ekstrand Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 94.2%).
- •Ekstrand Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.5).
- •Moulton Elementary School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 464.
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 Ekstrand Elementary School better than Moulton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ekstrand Elementary School ranks higher (84.7 vs 26.9 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 Ekstrand Elementary School and Moulton Elementary School?
About 257 km in a straight line, between De Witt and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ekstrand Elementary School: 464. Moulton Elementary School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ekstrand Elementary School and Moulton Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Ekstrand Elementary School is 112th of 654 and Moulton Elementary School is 653rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).