Bedford Elementary School vs Neil Armstrong Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 368 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Elementary School
Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
269 students
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
Bettendorf · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
268 students
| Measure | Bedford Elementary School Bedford, Iowa | Neil Armstrong Elementary School Bettendorf, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #189 of 654 | #334 of 654 |
| National rank | #4343 of 50,301 | #7844 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 269 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| city | Bedford | Bettendorf |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bedford Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 75.2).
- •Bedford Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Bedford Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Neil Armstrong Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 58%).
- •Neil Armstrong Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.5).
- •Bedford Elementary School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 268.
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 Bedford Elementary School better than Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bedford Elementary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 75.2 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 Bedford Elementary School and Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
About 368 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bettendorf in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford Elementary School: 269. Neil Armstrong Elementary School: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford Elementary School and Neil Armstrong Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Bedford Elementary School is 189th of 654 and Neil Armstrong Elementary School is 334th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).