Buford Garner Elementary vs North Bend Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.9 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
North Bend Elementary
North Liberty · Public elementary · Grades K–3
326 students
| Measure | Buford Garner Elementary North Liberty, Iowa | North Bend Elementary North Liberty, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #159 of 654 | #69 of 654 |
| National rank | #3614 of 50,301 | #1718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 344 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| city | North Liberty | North Liberty |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Bend Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 82.5).
- •North Bend Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •North Bend Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •North Bend Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 31.1%).
- •North Bend Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.8).
- •Buford Garner Elementary is the larger school with 344 students compared with 326.
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 North Bend Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Bend Elementary ranks higher (86.8 vs 82.5 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 Buford Garner Elementary and North Bend Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between North Liberty and North Liberty in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buford Garner Elementary: 344. North Bend Elementary: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buford Garner Elementary and North Bend Elementary rank in Iowa?
Buford Garner Elementary is 159th of 654 and North Bend Elementary is 69th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).