Howe Elementary vs South Union Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.7 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
South Union Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
| Measure | Howe Elementary Des Moines, Iowa | South Union Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 654 | #646 of 654 |
| National rank | #32186 of 50,301 | #35817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 297 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 34.2).
- •Howe Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Howe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •South Union Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.8% vs 90.9%).
- •Howe Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.8).
- •South Union Elementary School is the larger school with 422 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 South Union Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Howe Elementary ranks higher (39.6 vs 34.2 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 South Union Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howe Elementary: 297. South Union Elementary School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howe Elementary and South Union Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Howe Elementary is 638th of 654 and South Union Elementary School is 646th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).