Colfax-Mingo Elementary School vs Madison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 42 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School
Colfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
399 students
Madison Elementary School
Pella · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
401 students
| Measure | Colfax-Mingo Elementary School Colfax, Iowa | Madison Elementary School Pella, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #434 of 654 | #9 of 654 |
| National rank | #11856 of 50,301 | #644 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 399 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 87% |
| city | Colfax | Pella |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 69.2).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 60%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 42.9%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.3).
- •Madison Elementary School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 399.
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 Colfax-Mingo Elementary School better than Madison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary School ranks higher (90.7 vs 69.2 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 Colfax-Mingo Elementary School and Madison Elementary School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Colfax and Pella in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School: 399. Madison Elementary School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colfax-Mingo Elementary School and Madison Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School is 434th of 654 and Madison Elementary School is 9th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).