Jackson Elementary School vs Lakeview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 176 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
Lakeview Elementary
Solon · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
490 students
| Measure | Jackson Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Lakeview Elementary Solon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #637 of 654 | #36 of 654 |
| National rank | #32050 of 50,301 | #1244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 490 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 6.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 82% |
| city | Des Moines | Solon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 39.8).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 46%).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 44%).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.3% vs 80.6%).
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 Jackson Elementary School better than Lakeview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeview Elementary ranks higher (88.2 vs 39.8 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 Jackson Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Solon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Elementary School: 490. Lakeview Elementary: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary rank in Iowa?
Jackson Elementary School is 637th of 654 and Lakeview Elementary is 36th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).