Bertha Godfrey Elementary School vs Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 251 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
Algona · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
283 students
Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School
Colesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
284 students
| Measure | Bertha Godfrey Elementary School Algona, Iowa | Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School Colesburg, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #577 of 654 | #322 of 654 |
| National rank | #21130 of 50,301 | #7577 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 283 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 38.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Algona | Colesburg |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 55.7).
- •Bertha Godfrey Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 38.4%).
- •Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 21.8).
- •Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 283.
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 Bertha Godfrey Elementary School better than Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 55.7 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 Bertha Godfrey Elementary School and Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School?
About 251 km in a straight line, between Algona and Colesburg in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School: 283. Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bertha Godfrey Elementary School and Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School is 577th of 654 and Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School is 322nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).