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Powell, OH vs West Des Moines, IA

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- West Des Moines spends 1.1% more per student than Powell.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.9% lower in West Des Moines than in Powell. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Des Moines had 2.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Powell
 Powell, OHWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,293$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,596  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,373$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.14  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7994573
 Students per Counselor440  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree9.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Powell    5 Reviews
Dr. Ralph  · Rio Grande, OH
Great location and even better schools
Over 15 years ago

We are in a wonderful community. The people are friendly and the children are very courteous. What is even better is the school district is one of the tops in the state  More

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Dr. Ralph  · Rio Grande, OH
Great location and even better schools
Over 15 years ago

We are in a wonderful community. The people are friendly and the children are very courteous. What is even better is the school district is one of the tops in the state  More

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dan · Powell, OH
Public Schools
Over 17 years ago

We have had four children attend the Olentangy School system over the past 15 years. I have been impressed with the manner in which the administration has accommodated  More

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews
Hazel  · West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines IA
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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Abhd · New York, NY
overall life style
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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Abhd · West Des Moines, IA
Plenty to do in Des Moines area
Over 18 years ago

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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