Davis Elementary School vs Fairview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davis Elementary School
Grinnell · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
213 students
Fairview Elementary School
Grinnell · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
242 students
| Measure | Davis Elementary School Grinnell, Iowa | Fairview Elementary School Grinnell, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #201 of 654 | #435 of 654 |
| National rank | #4759 of 50,301 | #11860 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 213 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | – |
| Math proficiency | 79% | – |
| city | Grinnell | Grinnell |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davis Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 69.2).
- •Fairview Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 36.6%).
- •Fairview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.4).
- •Fairview Elementary School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 213.
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 Davis Elementary School better than Fairview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Davis Elementary School ranks higher (80.4 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 Davis Elementary School and Fairview Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Grinnell and Grinnell in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis Elementary School: 213. Fairview Elementary School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis Elementary School and Fairview Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Davis Elementary School is 201st of 654 and Fairview Elementary School is 435th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).