Crocker Elementary School vs Fellows Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crocker Elementary School
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
Fellows Elementary School
Ames · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
| Measure | Crocker Elementary School Ankeny, Iowa | Fellows Elementary School Ames, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #30 of 654 | #35 of 654 |
| National rank | #1169 of 50,301 | #1237 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 489 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 82% |
| city | Ankeny | Ames |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.4 vs 88.2).
- •Crocker Elementary School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •Fellows Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Crocker Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 28.8%).
- •Fellows Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.4).
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 Crocker Elementary School better than Fellows Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Crocker Elementary School and Fellows Elementary School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and Ames in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crocker Elementary School: 489. Fellows Elementary School: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crocker Elementary School and Fellows Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Crocker Elementary School is 30th of 654 and Fellows Elementary School is 35th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).