Phillips Elementary vs Willard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Phillips Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
Willard Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
247 students
| Measure | Phillips Elementary Des Moines, Iowa | Willard Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #611 of 654 | #565 of 654 |
| National rank | #26107 of 50,301 | #19626 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 263 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 48.6).
- •Willard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Willard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Phillips Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 88.7%).
- •Willard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.0).
- •Phillips Elementary is the larger school with 263 students compared with 247.
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 Phillips Elementary better than Willard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Elementary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 48.6 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 Phillips Elementary and Willard Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Phillips Elementary: 263. Willard Elementary School: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Phillips Elementary and Willard Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Phillips Elementary is 611th of 654 and Willard Elementary School is 565th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).