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El Paso, TX vs West Des Moines, IA

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- West Des Moines spends 5.6% more per student than El Paso.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.0% higher in West Des Moines than in El Paso. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Des Moines had 18.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to El Paso
 El Paso, TXWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,293$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,583  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,373$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7994573
 Students per Counselor366  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for El Paso    75 Reviews

El Paso has been my home for the majority of my life. I have raised a family here, and have most of my relatives here in town. Through the years, I have noticed how EP  More

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Over 3 years ago

I lived in El Paso most of my life, over 40 yrs! I think this city has grown too much and the crime is growing with it. It is a dirty city and people don't care where  More

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El Paso Texas might not be a mega-metropolis with the New York and LA style entertainment, but here are some Pros about this bi-national, multi-cultural mid-sized city.   More

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Over 16 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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