Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary vs Horace Mann Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 278 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary
Exira · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
206 students
Horace Mann Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
207 students
| Measure | Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary Exira, Iowa | Horace Mann Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #362 of 654 | #492 of 654 |
| National rank | #8776 of 50,301 | #14979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 206 | 207 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 207 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Exira | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 64.7).
- •Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 43.7%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.7).
- •Horace Mann Elementary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 206.
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 Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary better than Horace Mann Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary ranks higher (73.7 vs 64.7 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 Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary and Horace Mann Elementary School?
About 278 km in a straight line, between Exira and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary: 206. Horace Mann Elementary School: 207. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary and Horace Mann Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary is 362nd of 654 and Horace Mann Elementary School is 492nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).