Bloomer Elementary School vs Emerson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 193 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bloomer Elementary School
Council Bluffs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
Emerson Elementary School
Indianola · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
| Measure | Bloomer Elementary School Council Bluffs, Iowa | Emerson Elementary School Indianola, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #551 of 654 | #68 of 654 |
| National rank | #18632 of 50,301 | #1704 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 396 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 79% |
| city | Council Bluffs | Indianola |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 59.3).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 48%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.2).
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 Bloomer Elementary School better than Emerson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elementary School ranks higher (86.8 vs 59.3 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 Bloomer Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School?
About 193 km in a straight line, between Council Bluffs and Indianola in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bloomer Elementary School: 396. Emerson Elementary School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bloomer Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Bloomer Elementary School is 551st of 654 and Emerson Elementary School is 68th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).