Black Hawk Elementary School vs James Wilson Grimes School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Hawk Elementary School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades K–4
305 students
James Wilson Grimes School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades K–4
212 students
| Measure | Black Hawk Elementary School Burlington, Iowa | James Wilson Grimes School Burlington, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #564 of 654 | #377 of 654 |
| National rank | #19416 of 50,301 | #9449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 305 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 62% |
| city | Burlington | Burlington |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Wilson Grimes School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 58.2).
- •James Wilson Grimes School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •James Wilson Grimes School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 53%).
- •Black Hawk Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 60.4%).
- •Black Hawk Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 11.8).
- •Black Hawk Elementary School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 212.
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 Black Hawk Elementary School better than James Wilson Grimes School?
On the Success Index (US), James Wilson Grimes School ranks higher (72.7 vs 58.2 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 Black Hawk Elementary School and James Wilson Grimes School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Hawk Elementary School: 305. James Wilson Grimes School: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Hawk Elementary School and James Wilson Grimes School rank in Iowa?
Black Hawk Elementary School is 564th of 654 and James Wilson Grimes School is 377th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).