Mitchell Early Childhood Center vs Wright Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.5 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
Wright Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
265 students
| Measure | Mitchell Early Childhood Center Des Moines, Iowa | Wright Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #580 of 654 |
| National rank | – | #21700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 292 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| 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 77.7%).
- •Wright Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 18.3).
- •Mitchell Early Childhood Center is the larger school with 292 students compared with 265.
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 Wright 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 Wright Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mitchell Early Childhood Center: 292. Wright Elementary School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mitchell Early Childhood Center and Wright Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Mitchell Early Childhood Center is unranked and Wright Elementary School is 580th of 654 among other schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).