Cora B Darling Elementary vs Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 167 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cora B Darling Elementary
Postville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
363 students
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
Belmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
362 students
| Measure | Cora B Darling Elementary Postville, Iowa | Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School Belmond, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #602 of 654 | #380 of 654 |
| National rank | #24595 of 50,301 | #9478 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 363 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.7% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 73% |
| city | Postville | Belmond |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 50.8).
- •Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 51%).
- •Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 49%).
- •Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 83.7%).
- •Cora B Darling Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.9).
- •Cora B Darling Elementary is the larger school with 363 students compared with 362.
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 Cora B Darling Elementary better than Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 50.8 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 Cora B Darling Elementary and Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Postville and Belmond in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cora B Darling Elementary: 363. Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cora B Darling Elementary and Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Cora B Darling Elementary is 602nd of 654 and Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School is 380th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).