Davis Elementary School vs James Wilson Grimes School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 171 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
James Wilson Grimes School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades K–4
212 students
| Measure | Davis Elementary School Grinnell, Iowa | James Wilson Grimes School Burlington, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #201 of 654 | #377 of 654 |
| National rank | #4759 of 50,301 | #9449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 213 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 62% |
| city | Grinnell | Burlington |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davis Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 72.7).
- •Davis Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •Davis Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Davis Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 60.4%).
- •James Wilson Grimes School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.4).
- •Davis Elementary School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 212.
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 James Wilson Grimes School?
On the Success Index (US), Davis Elementary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 72.7 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 James Wilson Grimes School?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Grinnell and Burlington in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis Elementary School: 213. James Wilson Grimes School: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis Elementary School and James Wilson Grimes School rank in Iowa?
Davis Elementary School is 201st of 654 and James Wilson Grimes School is 377th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).