Alan Shepard Elementary School vs Neil Armstrong Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alan Shepard Elementary School
Long Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
467 students
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
Eldridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
369 students
| Measure | Alan Shepard Elementary School Long Grove, Iowa | Neil Armstrong Elementary School Eldridge, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #33 of 654 | #182 of 654 |
| National rank | #1208 of 50,301 | #4169 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 467 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 77% |
| city | Long Grove | Eldridge |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alan Shepard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 81.5).
- •Alan Shepard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 77%).
- •Alan Shepard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Alan Shepard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 38.8%).
- •Neil Armstrong Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.1).
- •Alan Shepard Elementary School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 369.
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 Alan Shepard Elementary School better than Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alan Shepard Elementary School ranks higher (88.3 vs 81.5 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 Alan Shepard Elementary School and Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Long Grove and Eldridge in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alan Shepard Elementary School: 467. Neil Armstrong Elementary School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alan Shepard Elementary School and Neil Armstrong Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Alan Shepard Elementary School is 33rd of 654 and Neil Armstrong Elementary School is 182nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).