Anson Elementary School vs Fisher Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anson Elementary School
Marshalltown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
286 students
Fisher Elementary School
Marshalltown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
368 students
| Measure | Anson Elementary School Marshalltown, Iowa | Fisher Elementary School Marshalltown, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 654 | #453 of 654 |
| National rank | #23226 of 50,301 | #12803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 286 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.9% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Marshalltown | Marshalltown |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fisher Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 52.7).
- •Fisher Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Fisher Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Fisher Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 83.9%).
- •Anson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.1).
- •Fisher Elementary School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 286.
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 Anson Elementary School better than Fisher Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fisher Elementary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 52.7 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 Anson Elementary School and Fisher Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Marshalltown and Marshalltown in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anson Elementary School: 286. Fisher Elementary School: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anson Elementary School and Fisher Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Anson Elementary School is 589th of 654 and Fisher Elementary School is 453rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).