East Elementary School vs Perry #1 Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–2
265 students
Perry #1 Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–8
29 students
| Measure | East Elementary School Independence, Iowa | Perry #1 Elementary School Independence, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #387 of 654 | – |
| National rank | #9850 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 265 | 29 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 29 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 29.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 49.5% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.1 vs 71.5).
- •Perry #1 Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 40%).
- •East Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 29.0).
- •East Elementary School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 29.
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 Perry #1 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 Perry #1 Elementary School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Elementary School: 265. Perry #1 Elementary School: 29. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Elementary School and Perry #1 Elementary School rank in Iowa?
East Elementary School is 387th of 654 and Perry #1 Elementary School is unranked among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).