Greenwood Elementary School vs Hanawalt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenwood Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
Hanawalt Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
| Measure | Greenwood Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Hanawalt Elementary Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #427 of 654 | #392 of 654 |
| National rank | #11534 of 50,301 | #10002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 293 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanawalt Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 69.7).
- •Greenwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 49.4%).
- •Hanawalt Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.7).
- •Hanawalt Elementary is the larger school with 312 students compared with 293.
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 Greenwood Elementary School better than Hanawalt Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hanawalt Elementary ranks higher (71.9 vs 69.7 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 Greenwood Elementary School and Hanawalt Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenwood Elementary School: 293. Hanawalt Elementary: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenwood Elementary School and Hanawalt Elementary rank in Iowa?
Greenwood Elementary School is 427th of 654 and Hanawalt Elementary is 392nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).