East Elementary School vs Mark Twain Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 257 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Elementary School
Ankeny ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
409 students
Mark Twain Elementary School
Bettendorf ยท Public elementary ยท Grades PKโ5
409 students
| Measure | East Elementary School Ankeny, Iowa | Mark Twain Elementary School Bettendorf, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #215 of 654 | #250 of 654 |
| National rank | #5121 of 50,301 | #5680 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kโ5 | Grades PKโ5 |
| Students | 409 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| city | Ankeny | Bettendorf |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.7 vs 78.8).
- โขMark Twain Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- โขEast Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 47.2%).
- โขEast Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.1).
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 East Elementary School better than Mark Twain 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 East Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary School?
About 257 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and Bettendorf in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Elementary School: 409. Mark Twain Elementary School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary School rank in Iowa?
East Elementary School is 215th of 654 and Mark Twain Elementary School is 250th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).