Edison Elementary School vs Longfellow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.5 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
Longfellow Elementary School
Council Bluffs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
| Measure | Edison Elementary School Council Bluffs, Iowa | Longfellow Elementary School Council Bluffs, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #509 of 654 | #496 of 654 |
| National rank | #15657 of 50,301 | #15185 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 384 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.7 vs 64.4).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 46.4%).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.2).
- •Longfellow Elementary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 384.
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 Longfellow 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 Edison Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Council Bluffs and Council Bluffs in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elementary School: 384. Longfellow Elementary School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Edison Elementary School is 509th of 654 and Longfellow Elementary School is 496th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).