Evans Junior High School vs James Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evans Junior High School
Ottumwa · Public other · Grades 8–9
684 students
James Elementary School
Ottumwa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
249 students
| Measure | Evans Junior High School Ottumwa, Iowa | James Elementary School Ottumwa, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #513 of 654 |
| National rank | – | #15795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 684 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Ottumwa | Ottumwa |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •James Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Evans Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 68.3%).
- •James Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.2).
- •Evans Junior High School is the larger school with 684 students compared with 249.
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 Evans Junior High School better than James 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 Evans Junior High School and James Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Ottumwa and Ottumwa in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Evans Junior High School: 684. James Elementary School: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Evans Junior High School and James Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Evans Junior High School is unranked and James Elementary School is 513th of 654 among other schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).