East Elementary School vs Louisa-Muscatine Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 435 km 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
Louisa-Muscatine Elementary
Letts · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
468 students
| Measure | East Elementary School Sheldon, Iowa | Louisa-Muscatine Elementary Letts, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #136 of 654 | #297 of 654 |
| National rank | #3030 of 50,301 | #6760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 468 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 71% |
| city | Sheldon | Letts |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 76.9).
- •East Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •East Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 64%).
- •Louisa-Muscatine Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 42.3%).
- •Louisa-Muscatine Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.2).
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 Louisa-Muscatine Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Elementary School ranks higher (83.7 vs 76.9 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 East Elementary School and Louisa-Muscatine Elementary?
About 435 km in a straight line, between Sheldon and Letts in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Elementary School: 468. Louisa-Muscatine Elementary: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Elementary School and Louisa-Muscatine Elementary rank in Iowa?
East Elementary School is 136th of 654 and Louisa-Muscatine Elementary is 297th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).