Howe Elementary vs Park Ave Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.8 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
Park Ave Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
| Measure | Howe Elementary Des Moines, Iowa | Park Ave Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 654 | #615 of 654 |
| National rank | #32186 of 50,301 | #26837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 297 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Ave Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 39.6).
- •Park Ave Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Park Ave Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Park Ave Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 90.9%).
- •Howe Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.6).
- •Park Ave Elementary School is the larger school with 380 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 Park Ave Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Ave Elementary School ranks higher (47.5 vs 39.6 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 Howe Elementary and Park Ave Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howe Elementary: 297. Park Ave Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howe Elementary and Park Ave Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Howe Elementary is 638th of 654 and Park Ave Elementary School is 615th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).