Four Mile Elementary vs McKee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Four Mile Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
McKee Elementary School
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
235 students
| Measure | Four Mile Elementary Pleasant Hill, Iowa | McKee Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #121 of 654 | – |
| National rank | #2714 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 495 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | – |
| Math proficiency | 86% | – |
| city | Pleasant Hill | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Four Mile Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 66%).
- •Four Mile Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 19.6).
- •Four Mile Elementary is the larger school with 495 students compared with 235.
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 Four Mile Elementary better than McKee Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Four Mile Elementary and McKee Elementary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Hill and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Four Mile Elementary: 495. McKee Elementary School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Four Mile Elementary and McKee Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Four Mile Elementary is 121st of 654 and McKee Elementary School is unranked among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).