Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School vs Laurens-Marathon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 11 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
Laurens-Marathon Elementary School
Laurens · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
147 students
| Measure | Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School Albert City, Iowa | Laurens-Marathon Elementary School Laurens, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #298 of 654 | #359 of 654 |
| National rank | #6790 of 50,301 | #8651 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 100 | 147 |
| Enrollment | 100 | 147 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 64.5% |
| city | Albert City | Laurens |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 73.9).
- •Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Laurens-Marathon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 51%).
- •Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.3).
- •Laurens-Marathon Elementary School is the larger school with 147 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 Laurens-Marathon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 73.9 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 Laurens-Marathon Elementary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Albert City and Laurens in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School: 100. Laurens-Marathon Elementary School: 147. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School and Laurens-Marathon Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School is 298th of 654 and Laurens-Marathon Elementary School is 359th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).