Cody Elementary School vs Virgil Grissom Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cody Elementary School
LeClaire · Public elementary · Grades K–6
443 students
Virgil Grissom Elementary School
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
152 students
| Measure | Cody Elementary School LeClaire, Iowa | Virgil Grissom Elementary School Princeton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #11 of 654 | #43 of 654 |
| National rank | #711 of 50,301 | #1339 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 443 | 152 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 152 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| city | LeClaire | Princeton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cody Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 87.9).
- •Cody Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Virgil Grissom Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Cody Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 23.7%).
- •Virgil Grissom Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.3).
- •Cody Elementary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 152.
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 Cody Elementary School better than Virgil Grissom Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cody Elementary School ranks higher (90.3 vs 87.9 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 Cody Elementary School and Virgil Grissom Elementary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between LeClaire and Princeton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cody Elementary School: 443. Virgil Grissom Elementary School: 152. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cody Elementary School and Virgil Grissom Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Cody Elementary School is 11th of 654 and Virgil Grissom Elementary School is 43rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).