Fahrney Elementary vs Gateway High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fahrney Elementary
Ottumwa · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
490 students
Gateway High School
Ottumwa · Public high · Grades 9–12
213 students
| Measure | Fahrney Elementary Ottumwa, Iowa | Gateway High School Ottumwa, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #600 of 654 | #316 of 319 |
| National rank | #24454 of 50,301 | #13576 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 490 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 30.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Ottumwa | Ottumwa |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fahrney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 28.9).
- •Fahrney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 62%).
- •Fahrney Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 30.4).
- •Fahrney Elementary is the larger school with 490 students compared with 213.
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 Fahrney Elementary better than Gateway High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fahrney Elementary ranks higher (51.0 vs 28.9 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 Fahrney Elementary and Gateway High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Ottumwa and Ottumwa in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fahrney Elementary: 490. Gateway High School: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fahrney Elementary and Gateway High School rank in Iowa?
Fahrney Elementary is 600th of 654 and Gateway High School is 316th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).