Moore Elementary School vs Samuelson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moore Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students
Samuelson Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
| Measure | Moore Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Samuelson Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #563 of 654 | #591 of 654 |
| National rank | #19303 of 50,301 | #23437 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 285 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moore Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 52.5).
- •Moore Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Moore Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Moore Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67% vs 79%).
- •Moore Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.9).
- •Samuelson Elementary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 285.
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 Moore Elementary School better than Samuelson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Moore Elementary School ranks higher (58.4 vs 52.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Moore Elementary School and Samuelson Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moore Elementary School: 285. Samuelson Elementary School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moore Elementary School and Samuelson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Moore Elementary School is 563rd of 654 and Samuelson Elementary School is 591st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).