McKee Elementary School vs Phillips Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.8 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
Phillips Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
| Measure | McKee Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Phillips Elementary Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #611 of 654 |
| National rank | – | #26107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 235 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKee Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66% vs 79.1%).
- •Phillips Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 19.6).
- •Phillips Elementary is the larger school with 263 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 Phillips Elementary?
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 Phillips Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKee Elementary School: 235. Phillips Elementary: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKee Elementary School and Phillips Elementary rank in Iowa?
McKee Elementary School is unranked and Phillips Elementary is 611th of 654 among other schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).