Edison Elementary School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 442 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Elementary School
Council Bluffs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Davenport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
| Measure | Edison Elementary School Council Bluffs, Iowa | Jefferson Elementary School Davenport, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #509 of 654 | #640 of 654 |
| National rank | #15657 of 50,301 | #33092 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 384 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Council Bluffs | Davenport |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 38.3).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 71.1%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 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 Edison Elementary School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Elementary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 38.3 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 Edison Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 442 km in a straight line, between Council Bluffs and Davenport in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elementary School: 384. Jefferson Elementary School: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Edison Elementary School is 509th of 654 and Jefferson Elementary School is 640th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).