Lovejoy Elementary School vs Studebaker Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.5 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
Studebaker Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
561 students
| Measure | Lovejoy Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Studebaker Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #649 of 654 | #621 of 654 |
| National rank | #37226 of 50,301 | #27718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 394 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 53% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Studebaker Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 32.0).
- •Studebaker Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Studebaker Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Studebaker Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 89.3%).
- •Lovejoy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.4).
- •Studebaker Elementary School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 394.
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 Studebaker Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Studebaker Elementary School ranks higher (46.3 vs 32.0 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 Lovejoy Elementary School and Studebaker Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lovejoy Elementary School: 394. Studebaker Elementary School: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lovejoy Elementary School and Studebaker Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Lovejoy Elementary School is 649th of 654 and Studebaker Elementary School is 621st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).