Blakesburg Elementary vs Marnie Simons Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 257 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blakesburg Elementary
Blakesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
103 students
Marnie Simons Elementary School
Hamburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
102 students
| Measure | Blakesburg Elementary Blakesburg, Iowa | Marnie Simons Elementary School Hamburg, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #328 of 654 | #405 of 654 |
| National rank | #7698 of 50,301 | #10602 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 103 | 102 |
| Enrollment | 103 | 102 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.7% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 74.5% |
| city | Blakesburg | Hamburg |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blakesburg Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 71.0).
- •Marnie Simons Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 67%).
- •Blakesburg Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64.5%).
- •Blakesburg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 62.7%).
- •Marnie Simons Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 8.6).
- •Blakesburg Elementary is the larger school with 103 students compared with 102.
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 Blakesburg Elementary better than Marnie Simons Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Blakesburg Elementary ranks higher (75.4 vs 71.0 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 Blakesburg Elementary and Marnie Simons Elementary School?
About 257 km in a straight line, between Blakesburg and Hamburg in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blakesburg Elementary: 103. Marnie Simons Elementary School: 102. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blakesburg Elementary and Marnie Simons Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Blakesburg Elementary is 328th of 654 and Marnie Simons Elementary School is 405th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).