Fairbank Elementary School vs Rural Elementary School #4
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairbank Elementary School
Fairbank · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
187 students
Rural Elementary School #4
Fairbank · Public elementary · Grades K–8
17 students
| Measure | Fairbank Elementary School Fairbank, Iowa | Rural Elementary School #4 Fairbank, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 654 | – |
| National rank | #1354 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 187 | 17 |
| Enrollment | 187 | 17 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.7% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 49.5% |
| city | Fairbank | Fairbank |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairbank Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 52.6).
- •Fairbank Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 49.5%).
- •Fairbank Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 30%).
- •Rural Elementary School #4 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 18.7%).
- •Rural Elementary School #4 does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 14.4).
- •Fairbank Elementary School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 17.
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 Fairbank Elementary School better than Rural Elementary School #4?
On the Success Index (US), Fairbank Elementary School ranks higher (87.8 vs 52.6 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 Fairbank Elementary School and Rural Elementary School #4?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Fairbank and Fairbank in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairbank Elementary School: 187. Rural Elementary School #4: 17. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairbank Elementary School and Rural Elementary School #4 rank in Iowa?
Fairbank Elementary School is 45th of 654 and Rural Elementary School #4 is unranked among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).