Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School vs Phillips Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 113 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School
Reinbeck · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
262 students
Phillips Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
| Measure | Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School Reinbeck, Iowa | Phillips Elementary Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 654 | #611 of 654 |
| National rank | #6139 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 | 35.1% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 47% |
| city | Reinbeck | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 48.6).
- •Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 79.1%).
- •Phillips Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.4).
- •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 Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School better than Phillips Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School ranks higher (78.0 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 Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School and Phillips Elementary?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Reinbeck and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School: 262. Phillips Elementary: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School and Phillips Elementary rank in Iowa?
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School is 269th of 654 and Phillips Elementary is 611th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).