Jackson Elementary School vs Okoboji Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 235 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
Okoboji Elementary School
Milford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
491 students
| Measure | Jackson Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Okoboji Elementary School Milford, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #637 of 654 | #126 of 654 |
| National rank | #32050 of 50,301 | #2764 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 490 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 77% |
| city | Des Moines | Milford |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Okoboji Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 39.8).
- •Okoboji Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 46%).
- •Okoboji Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 44%).
- •Okoboji Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 80.6%).
- •Okoboji Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.3).
- •Okoboji Elementary School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 490.
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 Okoboji Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Okoboji Elementary School ranks higher (84.3 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 Okoboji Elementary School?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Milford in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Elementary School: 490. Okoboji Elementary School: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Elementary School and Okoboji Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Jackson Elementary School is 637th of 654 and Okoboji Elementary School is 126th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).