Buford Garner Elementary vs James Van Allen Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buford Garner Elementary
North Liberty · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
James Van Allen Elementary School
North Liberty · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | Buford Garner Elementary North Liberty, Iowa | James Van Allen Elementary School North Liberty, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #159 of 654 | #147 of 654 |
| National rank | #3614 of 50,301 | #3336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 344 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 83% |
| city | North Liberty | North Liberty |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.5 vs 83.1).
- •James Van Allen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •James Van Allen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 71%).
- •James Van Allen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 31.1%).
- •Buford Garner Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.0).
- •James Van Allen Elementary School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 344.
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 Buford Garner Elementary better than James Van Allen 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 Buford Garner Elementary and James Van Allen Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between North Liberty and North Liberty in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buford Garner Elementary: 344. James Van Allen Elementary School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buford Garner Elementary and James Van Allen Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Buford Garner Elementary is 159th of 654 and James Van Allen Elementary School is 147th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).