Davis Elementary School vs Mark Twain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 101 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
Mark Twain Elementary
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students
| Measure | Davis Elementary School Grinnell, Iowa | Mark Twain Elementary Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 654 | #608 of 654 |
| National rank | #4759 of 50,301 | #25899 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 213 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 42% |
| city | Grinnell | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davis Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 48.9).
- •Davis Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 42%).
- •Davis Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 47%).
- •Davis Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 66.7%).
- •Mark Twain Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 16.4).
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 Davis Elementary School better than Mark Twain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Davis Elementary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 48.9 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 Mark Twain Elementary?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Grinnell and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis Elementary School: 213. Mark Twain Elementary: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary rank in Iowa?
Davis Elementary School is 201st of 654 and Mark Twain Elementary is 608th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).