Morris Elementary School vs Webster Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morris Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students
Webster Elementary School
Urbandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students
| Measure | Morris Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Webster Elementary School Urbandale, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #632 of 654 | #21 of 654 |
| National rank | #30949 of 50,301 | #900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 519 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 87% |
| city | Des Moines | Urbandale |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Webster Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.5 vs 41.5).
- •Webster Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 46%).
- •Webster Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 44%).
- •Webster Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 87.7%).
- •Morris Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.7).
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 Morris Elementary School better than Webster Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Webster Elementary School ranks higher (89.5 vs 41.5 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 Morris Elementary School and Webster Elementary School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Urbandale in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morris Elementary School: 519. Webster Elementary School: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morris Elementary School and Webster Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Morris Elementary School is 632nd of 654 and Webster Elementary School is 21st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).