Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center vs Gerald W Kirn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center
Council Bluffs · Public other · Grades PK–PK
119 students
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
Council Bluffs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
913 students
| Measure | Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center Council Bluffs, Iowa | Gerald W Kirn Middle School Council Bluffs, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #176 of 239 |
| National rank | – | #3662 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 119 | 913 |
| Enrollment | 119 | 913 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.5% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 65% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.5% vs 48.5%).
- •Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.7).
- •Gerald W Kirn Middle School is the larger school with 913 students compared with 119.
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 Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center better than Gerald W Kirn Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center and Gerald W Kirn Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Council Bluffs and Council Bluffs in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center: 119. Gerald W Kirn Middle School: 913. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center and Gerald W Kirn Middle School rank in Iowa?
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center is unranked and Gerald W Kirn Middle School is 176th of 239 among other schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).