McKee Elementary School vs Stowe Elementary School
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.
McKee Elementary School
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
235 students
Stowe Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
| Measure | McKee Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Stowe Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #635 of 654 |
| National rank | – | #31487 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 235 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| 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 84.2%).
- •Stowe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 19.6).
- •Stowe Elementary School is the larger school with 297 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 Stowe Elementary 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 Stowe Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKee Elementary School: 235. Stowe Elementary School: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKee Elementary School and Stowe Elementary School rank in Iowa?
McKee Elementary School is unranked and Stowe Elementary School is 635th of 654 among other schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).