Emerson Elementary School vs Whittier Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.6 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
Whittier Elementary School
Indianola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary School Indianola, Iowa | Whittier Elementary School Indianola, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #68 of 654 | #221 of 654 |
| National rank | #1704 of 50,301 | #5158 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 396 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| city | Indianola | Indianola |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 79.7).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 31.2%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.0).
- •Emerson Elementary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 369.
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 Whittier Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elementary School ranks higher (86.8 vs 79.7 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 Emerson Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Indianola and Indianola in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary School: 396. Whittier Elementary School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Emerson Elementary School is 68th of 654 and Whittier Elementary School is 221st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).