McKee Elementary School vs Northwood Pre-School
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Iowa, United States, 49 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKee Elementary School
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
235 students
Northwood Pre-School
Ames · Public other · Grades PK–PK
244 students
| Measure | McKee Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Northwood Pre-School Ames, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 235 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Des Moines | Ames |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Pre-School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 66%).
- •McKee Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 24.4).
- •Northwood Pre-School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 235.
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 McKee Elementary School better than Northwood Pre-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 McKee Elementary School and Northwood Pre-School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Ames in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKee Elementary School: 235. Northwood Pre-School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKee Elementary School and Northwood Pre-School rank in Iowa?
McKee Elementary School is unranked and Northwood Pre-School is unranked among other schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).