Garton Elementary vs Phillips Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garton Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
Phillips Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
| Measure | Garton Elementary Des Moines, Iowa | Phillips Elementary Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #641 of 654 | #611 of 654 |
| National rank | #33416 of 50,301 | #26107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 535 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phillips Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 37.8).
- •Phillips Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Phillips Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 89.3%).
- •Phillips Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.9).
- •Garton Elementary is the larger school with 535 students compared with 263.
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 Garton Elementary better than Phillips Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Phillips Elementary ranks higher (48.6 vs 37.8 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 Garton Elementary and Phillips Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garton Elementary: 535. Phillips Elementary: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garton Elementary and Phillips Elementary rank in Iowa?
Garton Elementary is 641st of 654 and Phillips Elementary is 611th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).