Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School vs Essex Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 219 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School
Albert City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
100 students
Essex Elementary School
Essex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
101 students
| Measure | Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School Albert City, Iowa | Essex Elementary School Essex, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #298 of 654 | #230 of 654 |
| National rank | #6790 of 50,301 | #5298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 100 | 101 |
| Enrollment | 100 | 101 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 74.5% |
| city | Albert City | Essex |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Essex Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 76.8).
- •Essex Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 74.5%).
- •Essex Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 51%).
- •Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.4).
- •Essex Elementary School is the larger school with 101 students compared with 100.
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 Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School better than Essex Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Essex Elementary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 76.8 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 Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School and Essex Elementary School?
About 219 km in a straight line, between Albert City and Essex in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School: 100. Essex Elementary School: 101. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School and Essex Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School is 298th of 654 and Essex Elementary School is 230th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).