Monroe Elementary School vs Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monroe Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
341 students
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
216 students
| Measure | Monroe Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Woodlawn Early Childhood Center Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #652 of 654 | – |
| National rank | #39756 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 341 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | – |
| Math proficiency | 30% | – |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodlawn Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 90.3%).
- •Monroe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 19.6).
- •Monroe Elementary School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 216.
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 Monroe Elementary School better than Woodlawn Early Childhood Center?
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 Monroe Elementary School and Woodlawn Early Childhood Center?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monroe Elementary School: 341. Woodlawn Early Childhood Center: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monroe Elementary School and Woodlawn Early Childhood Center rank in Iowa?
Monroe Elementary School is 652nd of 654 and Woodlawn Early Childhood Center is unranked among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).