Essex Elementary School vs Marnie Simons Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex Elementary School
Essex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
101 students
Marnie Simons Elementary School
Hamburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
102 students
| Measure | Essex Elementary School Essex, Iowa | Marnie Simons Elementary School Hamburg, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #230 of 654 | #405 of 654 |
| National rank | #5298 of 50,301 | #10602 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 101 | 102 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 102 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 74.5% |
| city | Essex | Hamburg |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Essex Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 71.0).
- •Essex Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Essex Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 62.7%).
- •Marnie Simons Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 14.4).
- •Marnie Simons Elementary School is the larger school with 102 students compared with 101.
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 Essex Elementary School better than Marnie Simons Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Essex Elementary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 71.0 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 Essex Elementary School and Marnie Simons Elementary School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Essex and Hamburg in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex Elementary School: 101. Marnie Simons Elementary School: 102. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex Elementary School and Marnie Simons Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Essex Elementary School is 230th of 654 and Marnie Simons Elementary School is 405th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).