Madison Elementary School vs Tipton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 206 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students
Tipton Elementary School
Tipton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
284 students
| Measure | Madison Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Tipton Elementary School Tipton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #626 of 654 | #376 of 654 |
| National rank | #28676 of 50,301 | #9417 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 285 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 23.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Des Moines | Tipton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tipton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 44.9).
- •Tipton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Tipton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Tipton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 88.8%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.5).
- •Madison Elementary School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 284.
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 Madison Elementary School better than Tipton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tipton Elementary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 44.9 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 Madison Elementary School and Tipton Elementary School?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Tipton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elementary School: 285. Tipton Elementary School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elementary School and Tipton Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Madison Elementary School is 626th of 654 and Tipton Elementary School is 376th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).