Hanawalt Elementary vs Windsor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanawalt Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
Windsor Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students
| Measure | Hanawalt Elementary Des Moines, Iowa | Windsor Elementary Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #392 of 654 | #454 of 654 |
| National rank | #10002 of 50,301 | #12846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 312 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| 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 67.9).
- •Hanawalt Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Hanawalt Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 57.5%).
- •Windsor Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.0).
- •Hanawalt Elementary is the larger school with 312 students compared with 254.
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 Hanawalt Elementary better than Windsor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hanawalt Elementary ranks higher (71.9 vs 67.9 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 Hanawalt Elementary and Windsor Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanawalt Elementary: 312. Windsor Elementary: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanawalt Elementary and Windsor Elementary rank in Iowa?
Hanawalt Elementary is 392nd of 654 and Windsor Elementary is 454th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).