Lovejoy Elementary School vs Mitchell Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lovejoy Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
292 students
| Measure | Lovejoy Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Mitchell Early Childhood Center Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #649 of 654 | – |
| National rank | #37226 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 394 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mitchell Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 89.3%).
- •Lovejoy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 18.3).
- •Lovejoy Elementary School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 292.
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 Lovejoy Elementary School better than Mitchell Early Childhood Center?
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 Lovejoy Elementary School and Mitchell Early Childhood Center?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lovejoy Elementary School: 394. Mitchell Early Childhood Center: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lovejoy Elementary School and Mitchell Early Childhood Center rank in Iowa?
Lovejoy Elementary School is 649th of 654 and Mitchell Early Childhood Center is unranked among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).