Findley Elementary School vs Harding Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 490 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Findley Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–6
324 students
Harding Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
603 students
| Measure | Findley Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Harding Middle School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #624 of 654 | #238 of 239 |
| National rank | #28541 of 50,301 | #11806 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 324 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Findley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 30.6).
- •Findley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Findley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Findley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 88.6%).
- •Findley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.9).
- •Harding Middle School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 324.
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 Findley Elementary School better than Harding Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Findley Elementary School ranks higher (45.1 vs 30.6 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 Findley Elementary School and Harding Middle School?
About 490 m in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Findley Elementary School: 324. Harding Middle School: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Findley Elementary School and Harding Middle School rank in Iowa?
Findley Elementary School is 624th of 654 and Harding Middle School is 238th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).