Colfax-Mingo Elementary School vs Mitchellville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 9.8 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
Mitchellville Elementary
Mitchellville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students
| Measure | Colfax-Mingo Elementary School Colfax, Iowa | Mitchellville Elementary Mitchellville, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #434 of 654 | #32 of 654 |
| National rank | #11856 of 50,301 | #1192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 399 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 97.5% |
| city | Colfax | Mitchellville |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mitchellville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 69.2).
- •Mitchellville Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 60%).
- •Mitchellville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 60%).
- •Mitchellville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 42.9%).
- •Colfax-Mingo Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.2).
- •Colfax-Mingo Elementary School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 255.
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 Mitchellville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mitchellville Elementary ranks higher (88.4 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 Mitchellville Elementary?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Colfax and Mitchellville in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School: 399. Mitchellville Elementary: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colfax-Mingo Elementary School and Mitchellville Elementary rank in Iowa?
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School is 434th of 654 and Mitchellville Elementary is 32nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).