Mitchell Early Childhood Center vs South Union 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.
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
292 students
South Union Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
| Measure | Mitchell Early Childhood Center Des Moines, Iowa | South Union Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #646 of 654 |
| National rank | – | #35817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 292 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34% |
| Math proficiency | – | 38% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mitchell Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 84.8%).
- •South Union Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.3).
- •South Union Elementary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 292.
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 Mitchell Early Childhood Center better than South Union 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 Mitchell Early Childhood Center and South Union Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mitchell Early Childhood Center: 292. South Union Elementary School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mitchell Early Childhood Center and South Union Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Mitchell Early Childhood Center is unranked and South Union Elementary School is 646th of 654 among other schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).