Douma Elementary School vs South O'Brien Elem School - Primghar Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 352 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douma Elementary School
Ottumwa · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
327 students
South O'Brien Elem School - Primghar Center
Primghar · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
328 students
| Measure | Douma Elementary School Ottumwa, Iowa | South O'Brien Elem School - Primghar Center Primghar, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #437 of 654 | #350 of 654 |
| National rank | #11920 of 50,301 | #8356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 327 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Ottumwa | Primghar |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South O'Brien Elem School - Primghar Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 69.1).
- •South O'Brien Elem School - Primghar Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 50.5%).
- •Douma Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.6).
- •South O'Brien Elem School - Primghar Center is the larger school with 328 students compared with 327.
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 Douma Elementary School better than South O'Brien Elem School - Primghar Center?
On the Success Index (US), South O'Brien Elem School - Primghar Center ranks higher (74.4 vs 69.1 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 Douma Elementary School and South O'Brien Elem School - Primghar Center?
About 352 km in a straight line, between Ottumwa and Primghar in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douma Elementary School: 327. South O'Brien Elem School - Primghar Center: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douma Elementary School and South O'Brien Elem School - Primghar Center rank in Iowa?
Douma Elementary School is 437th of 654 and South O'Brien Elem School - Primghar Center is 350th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).