Hillside Elementary School vs Windsor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.4 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
Windsor Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students
| Measure | Hillside Elementary School West Des Moines, Iowa | Windsor Elementary Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #484 of 654 | #454 of 654 |
| National rank | #14332 of 50,301 | #12846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 548 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| city | West Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Windsor Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 65.7).
- •Windsor Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Windsor Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 71.7%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.1).
- •Hillside Elementary School is the larger school with 548 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 Hillside Elementary School better than Windsor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Windsor Elementary ranks higher (67.9 vs 65.7 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 Hillside Elementary School and Windsor Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between West Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Elementary School: 548. Windsor Elementary: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Elementary School and Windsor Elementary rank in Iowa?
Hillside Elementary School is 484th of 654 and Windsor Elementary is 454th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).