Bailey Park Elementary School vs Laurens-Marathon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 213 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bailey Park Elementary School
Grinnell · Public elementary · Grades K–2
147 students
Laurens-Marathon Elementary School
Laurens · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
147 students
| Measure | Bailey Park Elementary School Grinnell, Iowa | Laurens-Marathon Elementary School Laurens, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #524 of 654 | #359 of 654 |
| National rank | #16427 of 50,301 | #8651 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 147 | 147 |
| Enrollment | 147 | 147 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 64.5% |
| city | Grinnell | Laurens |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurens-Marathon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 62.5).
- •Laurens-Marathon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 42.2%).
- •Laurens-Marathon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.7).
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 Bailey Park Elementary School better than Laurens-Marathon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Laurens-Marathon Elementary School ranks higher (73.9 vs 62.5 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 Bailey Park Elementary School and Laurens-Marathon Elementary School?
About 213 km in a straight line, between Grinnell and Laurens in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailey Park Elementary School: 147. Laurens-Marathon Elementary School: 147. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailey Park Elementary School and Laurens-Marathon Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Bailey Park Elementary School is 524th of 654 and Laurens-Marathon Elementary School is 359th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).