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Jackson Elementary School vs Howe Elementary

Howe Elementary has a higher overall rating of 4.6/10 compared to 3.5/10. Jackson Elementary School is significantly larger with 495 students, about 1.6× the size of Howe Elementary (303). In math proficiency, Jackson Elementary School leads at 46.0%.

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.

Jackson Elementary School

Des Moines, IA

3.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th

495 students

Howe Elementary

Des Moines, IA

4.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th

303 students

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Ratings Comparison

MetricJackson Elementary SchoolHowe Elementary
Overall Rating3.5 / 104.6 / 10
Academic Score2.42.3
Growth Score3.44.6
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch72.5%77.9%
Environment Score5.38.1
State Rank#1,208 of 1,284#1,087 of 1,284
State Percentile6th15th

Test Scores

SubjectJackson Elementary SchoolHowe Elementary
Math Proficiency46.0%42.0%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency44.0%42.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailJackson Elementary SchoolHowe Elementary
TypeElementary SchoolElementary School
GradesPre-K – 5thKindergarten – 5th
Enrollment495303
Student-Teacher Ratio15.0:112.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch72.5%77.9%
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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