Alexander Elementary vs Edwards Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 185 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Elementary
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students
Edwards Elementary School
Ames · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
| Measure | Alexander Elementary Iowa City, Iowa | Edwards Elementary School Ames, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #609 of 654 | #373 of 654 |
| National rank | #25931 of 50,301 | #9297 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 436 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 67% |
| city | Iowa City | Ames |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edwards Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 48.8).
- •Edwards Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 46%).
- •Edwards Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Edwards Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 75.9%).
- •Alexander Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.2).
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 Alexander Elementary better than Edwards Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Edwards Elementary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 48.8 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 Alexander Elementary and Edwards Elementary School?
About 185 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Ames in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Elementary: 436. Edwards Elementary School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Elementary and Edwards Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Alexander Elementary is 609th of 654 and Edwards Elementary School is 373rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).