Adel Elementary School vs Paul Norton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 293 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adel Elementary School
Adel · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
403 students
Paul Norton Elementary School
Bettendorf · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students
| Measure | Adel Elementary School Adel, Iowa | Paul Norton Elementary School Bettendorf, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #113 of 654 | #51 of 654 |
| National rank | #2593 of 50,301 | #1477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 403 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.1% | 16.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 88% |
| Math proficiency | – | 90% |
| city | Adel | Bettendorf |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Norton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 84.6).
- •Adel Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 16.9%).
- •Adel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.1).
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 Adel Elementary School better than Paul Norton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Norton Elementary School ranks higher (87.5 vs 84.6 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 Adel Elementary School and Paul Norton Elementary School?
About 293 km in a straight line, between Adel and Bettendorf in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adel Elementary School: 403. Paul Norton Elementary School: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adel Elementary School and Paul Norton Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Adel Elementary School is 113th of 654 and Paul Norton Elementary School is 51st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).