Briggs Elementary School vs Cardinal Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briggs Elementary School
Maquoketa · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
207 students
Cardinal Elementary School
Maquoketa · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
260 students
| Measure | Briggs Elementary School Maquoketa, Iowa | Cardinal Elementary School Maquoketa, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #544 of 654 | #547 of 654 |
| National rank | #18027 of 50,301 | #18250 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 207 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | – |
| Math proficiency | 58% | – |
| city | Maquoketa | Maquoketa |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.2 vs 59.9).
- •Cardinal Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.8% vs 69.6%).
- •Briggs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.8).
- •Cardinal Elementary School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 207.
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 Briggs Elementary School better than Cardinal Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Briggs Elementary School and Cardinal Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Maquoketa and Maquoketa in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briggs Elementary School: 207. Cardinal Elementary School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briggs Elementary School and Cardinal Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Briggs Elementary School is 544th of 654 and Cardinal Elementary School is 547th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).