Central Lee Elementary School vs Fort Madison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Lee Elementary School
Donnellson · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
564 students
Fort Madison Elementary School
Fort Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
932 students
| Measure | Central Lee Elementary School Donnellson, Iowa | Fort Madison Elementary School Fort Madison, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #324 of 654 | #581 of 654 |
| National rank | #7642 of 50,301 | #21718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 564 | 932 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 932 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | – |
| Math proficiency | 71% | – |
| city | Donnellson | Fort Madison |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Lee Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 54.9).
- •Central Lee Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 62.1%).
- •Fort Madison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.8).
- •Fort Madison Elementary School is the larger school with 932 students compared with 564.
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 Central Lee Elementary School better than Fort Madison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Lee Elementary School ranks higher (75.5 vs 54.9 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 Central Lee Elementary School and Fort Madison Elementary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Donnellson and Fort Madison in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Lee Elementary School: 564. Fort Madison Elementary School: 932. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Lee Elementary School and Fort Madison Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Central Lee Elementary School is 324th of 654 and Fort Madison Elementary School is 581st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).