Central Lyon Elementary School vs Longfellow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 243 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Lyon Elementary School
Rock Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
431 students
Longfellow Elementary School
Council Bluffs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
| Measure | Central Lyon Elementary School Rock Rapids, Iowa | Longfellow Elementary School Council Bluffs, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 654 | #496 of 654 |
| National rank | #3260 of 50,301 | #15185 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 431 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Rock Rapids | Council Bluffs |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Lyon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 64.4).
- •Central Lyon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Central Lyon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 48%).
- •Central Lyon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 45.7%).
- •Central Lyon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.9).
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 Lyon Elementary School better than Longfellow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Lyon Elementary School ranks higher (83.2 vs 64.4 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 Lyon Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School?
About 243 km in a straight line, between Rock Rapids and Council Bluffs in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Lyon Elementary School: 431. Longfellow Elementary School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Lyon Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Central Lyon Elementary School is 145th of 654 and Longfellow Elementary School is 496th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).