Edwards Elementary School vs Sawyer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwards Elementary School
Ames · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
Sawyer Elementary School
Ames · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
| Measure | Edwards Elementary School Ames, Iowa | Sawyer Elementary School Ames, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #373 of 654 | #318 of 654 |
| National rank | #9297 of 50,301 | #7475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 436 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Ames | Ames |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sawyer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 72.9).
- •Edwards Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Sawyer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 44.5%).
- •Sawyer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.2).
- •Edwards Elementary School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 371.
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 Edwards Elementary School better than Sawyer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sawyer Elementary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 72.9 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 Edwards Elementary School and Sawyer Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ames and Ames in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwards Elementary School: 436. Sawyer Elementary School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwards Elementary School and Sawyer Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Edwards Elementary School is 373rd of 654 and Sawyer Elementary School is 318th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).