Eisenhower Elementary School vs James Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Ottumwa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
248 students
James Elementary School
Ottumwa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
249 students
| Measure | Eisenhower Elementary School Ottumwa, Iowa | James Elementary School Ottumwa, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 654 | #513 of 654 |
| National rank | #3625 of 50,301 | #15795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 248 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Ottumwa | Ottumwa |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eisenhower Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 63.5).
- •Eisenhower Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Eisenhower Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Eisenhower Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 68.3%).
- •James Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.8).
- •James Elementary School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 248.
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 Eisenhower Elementary School better than James Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Eisenhower Elementary School ranks higher (82.5 vs 63.5 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 Eisenhower Elementary School and James Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Ottumwa and Ottumwa in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eisenhower Elementary School: 248. James Elementary School: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eisenhower Elementary School and James Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Eisenhower Elementary School is 160th of 654 and James Elementary School is 513th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).