Bedford Elementary School vs Shellsburg Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 286 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
Shellsburg Elementary School
Shellsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
269 students
| Measure | Bedford Elementary School Bedford, Iowa | Shellsburg Elementary School Shellsburg, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #189 of 654 | #203 of 654 |
| National rank | #4343 of 50,301 | #4795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 269 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| city | Bedford | Shellsburg |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.1 vs 80.4).
- •Bedford Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Shellsburg Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 58%).
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 Shellsburg Elementary 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 Bedford Elementary School and Shellsburg Elementary School?
About 286 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Shellsburg in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford Elementary School: 269. Shellsburg Elementary School: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford Elementary School and Shellsburg Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Bedford Elementary School is 189th of 654 and Shellsburg Elementary School is 203rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).