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South Union Elementary School vs Wright Elementary School

Wright Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 5.5/10 compared to 4.3/10. South Union Elementary School is significantly larger with 424 students, about 1.7× the size of Wright Elementary School (244). In math proficiency, Wright Elementary School leads at 57.0%.

Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

South Union Elementary School

Des Moines, IA

4.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th

424 students

Wright Elementary School

Des Moines, IA

5.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th

244 students

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Ratings Comparison

MetricSouth Union Elementary SchoolWright Elementary School
Overall Rating4.3 / 105.5 / 10
Academic Score4.42.2
Growth Score3.36.9
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch81.1%67.2%
Environment Score6.56.8
State Rank#1,132 of 1,284#893 of 1,284
State Percentile12th31th

Test Scores

SubjectSouth Union Elementary SchoolWright Elementary School
Math Proficiency38.0%57.0%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency34.0%52.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailSouth Union Elementary SchoolWright Elementary School
TypeElementary SchoolElementary School
GradesKindergarten – 5thKindergarten – 5th
Enrollment424244
Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:111.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch81.1%67.2%
DistrictDes Moines Independent Comm School DistrictDes Moines Independent Comm School District
CityDes MoinesDes Moines

Neighborhood

MetricDes Moines (50315)Des Moines (50315)
Median Household Income$62,036$62,036
Median Home Value$164,000$164,000
Median Rent$977$977
College Educated (Bachelor's+)18.5%18.5%
Poverty Rate13.1%13.1%
Avg Commute23 min23 min
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