Park Ave Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 48 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
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
380 students
| Measure | Park Ave Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Newton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #615 of 654 | #239 of 654 |
| National rank | #26837 of 50,301 | #5445 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 380 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 77% |
| city | Des Moines | Newton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 47.5).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 82.6%).
- •Park Ave Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.6).
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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (79.2 vs 47.5 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 Park Ave Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Newton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Ave Elementary School: 380. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Ave Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Park Ave Elementary School is 615th of 654 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 239th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).