Emerson Elementary School vs Irving Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elementary School
Indianola · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
Irving Elementary School
Indianola · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary School Indianola, Iowa | Irving Elementary School Indianola, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #68 of 654 | #71 of 654 |
| National rank | #1704 of 50,301 | #1756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 396 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 83% |
| city | Indianola | Indianola |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.8 vs 86.7).
- •Irving Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Irving Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 27.3%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.6).
- •Emerson Elementary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 395.
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 Emerson Elementary School better than Irving 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 Emerson Elementary School and Irving Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Indianola and Indianola in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary School: 396. Irving Elementary School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary School and Irving Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Emerson Elementary School is 68th of 654 and Irving Elementary School is 71st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).