East Elementary School vs Little Orabs Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 615 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Elementary School
Sheldon · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
468 students
Little Orabs Preschool
Sheldon · Public other · Grades PK–PK
43 students
| Measure | East Elementary School Sheldon, Iowa | Little Orabs Preschool Sheldon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #136 of 654 | – |
| National rank | #3030 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 468 | 43 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 43 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Sheldon | Sheldon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little Orabs Preschool does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7% vs 42.3%).
- •East Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 21.5).
- •East Elementary School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 43.
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 Little Orabs Preschool?
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 Little Orabs Preschool?
About 615 m in a straight line, between Sheldon and Sheldon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Elementary School: 468. Little Orabs Preschool: 43. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Elementary School and Little Orabs Preschool rank in Iowa?
East Elementary School is 136th of 654 and Little Orabs Preschool is unranked among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).