Hillside Elementary School vs Roosevelt High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
548 students
Roosevelt High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,051 students
| Measure | Hillside Elementary School West Des Moines, Iowa | Roosevelt High School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #484 of 654 | #310 of 319 |
| National rank | #14332 of 50,301 | #9317 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 548 | 2,051 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 2,051 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 31.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 51% |
| city | West Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 46.5).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 51%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •Roosevelt High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 71.7%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 31.6).
- •Roosevelt High School is the larger school with 2,051 students compared with 548.
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 Hillside Elementary School better than Roosevelt High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Elementary School ranks higher (65.7 vs 46.5 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 Hillside Elementary School and Roosevelt High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between West Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Elementary School: 548. Roosevelt High School: 2,051. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Elementary School and Roosevelt High School rank in Iowa?
Hillside Elementary School is 484th of 654 and Roosevelt High School is 310th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).