Park Ave Elementary School vs South Union Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Ave Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
South Union Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
| Measure | Park Ave Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | South Union Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #615 of 654 | #646 of 654 |
| National rank | #26837 of 50,301 | #35817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 380 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Ave Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 34.2).
- •Park Ave Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Park Ave Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Park Ave Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 84.8%).
- •South Union Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.6).
- •South Union Elementary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 380.
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 Park Ave Elementary School better than South Union Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Ave Elementary School ranks higher (47.5 vs 34.2 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 Park Ave Elementary School and South Union Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Ave Elementary School: 380. South Union Elementary School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Ave Elementary School and South Union Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Park Ave Elementary School is 615th of 654 and South Union Elementary School is 646th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).