Fairmeadows Elementary School vs Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmeadows Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
542 students
Valley High School
West Des Moines · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,178 students
| Measure | Fairmeadows Elementary School West Des Moines, Iowa | Valley High School West Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 654 | #251 of 319 |
| National rank | #5904 of 50,301 | #4547 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 542 | 2,178 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 2,178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 80% |
| city | West Des Moines | West Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmeadows Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 65.0).
- •Fairmeadows Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 80%).
- •Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Fairmeadows Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 68%).
- •Fairmeadows Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.5).
- •Valley High School is the larger school with 2,178 students compared with 542.
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 Fairmeadows Elementary School better than Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmeadows Elementary School ranks higher (78.4 vs 65.0 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 Fairmeadows Elementary School and Valley High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between West Des Moines and West Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmeadows Elementary School: 542. Valley High School: 2,178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmeadows Elementary School and Valley High School rank in Iowa?
Fairmeadows Elementary School is 255th of 654 and Valley High School is 251st of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).