Jessie Franklin Taylor vs King Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 765 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jessie Franklin Taylor
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
195 students
King Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
| Measure | Jessie Franklin Taylor Des Moines, Iowa | King Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #654 of 654 |
| National rank | – | #45040 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 195 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jessie Franklin Taylor does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.2% vs 96.2%).
- •King Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.7).
- •King Elementary School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 195.
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 Jessie Franklin Taylor better than King 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 Jessie Franklin Taylor and King Elementary School?
About 765 m in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jessie Franklin Taylor: 195. King Elementary School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jessie Franklin Taylor and King Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Jessie Franklin Taylor is unranked and King Elementary School is 654th of 654 among other schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).