Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School vs Madison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 228 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School
Colesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
284 students
Madison Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students
| Measure | Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School Colesburg, Iowa | Madison Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #322 of 654 | #626 of 654 |
| National rank | #7577 of 50,301 | #28676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 284 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.4% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| city | Colesburg | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 44.9).
- •Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 88.8%).
- •Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.4).
- •Madison Elementary School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 284.
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 Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School better than Madison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 44.9 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 Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School and Madison Elementary School?
About 228 km in a straight line, between Colesburg and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School: 284. Madison Elementary School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School and Madison Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School is 322nd of 654 and Madison Elementary School is 626th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).