Greenwood Elementary School vs West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 190 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
West Elementary School
Emmetsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
293 students
| Measure | Greenwood Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | West Elementary School Emmetsburg, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #427 of 654 | #515 of 654 |
| National rank | #11534 of 50,301 | #16017 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 293 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 41.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Des Moines | Emmetsburg |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greenwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 63.2).
- •Greenwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •West Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 46.4%).
- •Greenwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 41.9).
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 West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Greenwood Elementary School ranks higher (69.7 vs 63.2 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 West Elementary School?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Emmetsburg in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenwood Elementary School: 293. West Elementary School: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenwood Elementary School and West Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Greenwood Elementary School is 427th of 654 and West Elementary School is 515th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).