Anson Elementary School vs Madison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 73 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
Madison Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students
| Measure | Anson Elementary School Marshalltown, Iowa | Madison Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 654 | #626 of 654 |
| National rank | #23226 of 50,301 | #28676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 286 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.9% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Marshalltown | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 44.9).
- •Anson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Anson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Anson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.9% vs 88.8%).
- •Anson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.4).
- •Anson Elementary School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 285.
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 Madison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Anson Elementary School ranks higher (52.7 vs 44.9 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 Anson Elementary School and Madison Elementary School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Marshalltown and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anson Elementary School: 286. Madison Elementary School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anson Elementary School and Madison Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Anson Elementary School is 589th of 654 and Madison Elementary School is 626th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).