Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School vs Longfellow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 585 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School
Belle Plaine · Public high · Grades 7–12
205 students
Longfellow Elementary School
Belle Plaine · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
267 students
| Measure | Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School Belle Plaine, Iowa | Longfellow Elementary School Belle Plaine, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #147 of 319 | #219 of 654 |
| National rank | #1992 of 16,910 | #5136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 205 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Belle Plaine | Belle Plaine |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 75.7).
- •Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 44.2%).
- •Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.4).
- •Longfellow Elementary School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 205.
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 Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School better than Longfellow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elementary School ranks higher (79.7 vs 75.7 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 Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School and Longfellow Elementary School?
About 585 m in a straight line, between Belle Plaine and Belle Plaine in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School: 205. Longfellow Elementary School: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School and Longfellow Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School is 147th of 319 and Longfellow Elementary School is 219th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).