Fremont-Mills Elementary School vs Phillips Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 193 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fremont-Mills Elementary School
Tabor · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
262 students
Phillips Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
| Measure | Fremont-Mills Elementary School Tabor, Iowa | Phillips Elementary Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 654 | #611 of 654 |
| National rank | #5361 of 50,301 | #26107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 262 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| city | Tabor | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fremont-Mills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 48.6).
- •Fremont-Mills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Fremont-Mills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Fremont-Mills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 79.1%).
- •Phillips Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.8).
- •Phillips Elementary is the larger school with 263 students compared with 262.
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 Fremont-Mills Elementary School better than Phillips Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fremont-Mills Elementary School ranks higher (79.3 vs 48.6 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 Fremont-Mills Elementary School and Phillips Elementary?
About 193 km in a straight line, between Tabor and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fremont-Mills Elementary School: 262. Phillips Elementary: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fremont-Mills Elementary School and Phillips Elementary rank in Iowa?
Fremont-Mills Elementary School is 235th of 654 and Phillips Elementary is 611th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).