Greenwood Elementary School vs West Hancock Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 168 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 Hancock Elementary School
Britt · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
294 students
| Measure | Greenwood Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | West Hancock Elementary School Britt, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #427 of 654 | #361 of 654 |
| National rank | #11534 of 50,301 | #8687 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 293 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| city | Des Moines | Britt |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Hancock Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 69.7).
- •West Hancock Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •West Hancock Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •West Hancock Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 46.4%).
- •Greenwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.3).
- •West Hancock Elementary School is the larger school with 294 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 West Hancock Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Hancock Elementary School ranks higher (73.9 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 West Hancock Elementary School?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Britt in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenwood Elementary School: 293. West Hancock Elementary School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenwood Elementary School and West Hancock Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Greenwood Elementary School is 427th of 654 and West Hancock Elementary School is 361st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).