Howe Elementary vs Jackson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howe Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
Jackson Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
| Measure | Howe Elementary Des Moines, Iowa | Jackson Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 654 | #637 of 654 |
| National rank | #32186 of 50,301 | #32050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 297 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 80.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.6 vs 39.8).
- •Jackson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Jackson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Jackson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 90.9%).
- •Howe Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.3).
- •Jackson Elementary School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 297.
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 Howe Elementary better than Jackson Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Howe Elementary and Jackson Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howe Elementary: 297. Jackson Elementary School: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howe Elementary and Jackson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Howe Elementary is 638th of 654 and Jackson Elementary School is 637th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).