Jessie Franklin Taylor vs Monroe Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.7 km 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
Monroe Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
341 students
| Measure | Jessie Franklin Taylor Des Moines, Iowa | Monroe Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #652 of 654 |
| National rank | – | #39756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 195 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 28% |
| Math proficiency | – | 30% |
| 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 90.3%).
- •Monroe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 17.7).
- •Monroe Elementary School is the larger school with 341 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 Monroe 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 Monroe Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jessie Franklin Taylor: 195. Monroe Elementary School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jessie Franklin Taylor and Monroe Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Jessie Franklin Taylor is unranked and Monroe Elementary School is 652nd of 654 among other schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).