Fellows Elementary School vs Gilbert Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fellows Elementary School
Ames · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
Gilbert Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
409 students
| Measure | Fellows Elementary School Ames, Iowa | Gilbert Elementary School Gilbert, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #35 of 654 | #385 of 654 |
| National rank | #1237 of 50,301 | #9781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 489 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 5.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Ames | Gilbert |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fellows Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 72.2).
- •Gilbert Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.4% vs 28.8%).
- •Fellows Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.0).
- •Fellows Elementary School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 409.
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 Fellows Elementary School better than Gilbert Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fellows Elementary School ranks higher (88.2 vs 72.2 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 Fellows Elementary School and Gilbert Elementary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Ames and Gilbert in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fellows Elementary School: 489. Gilbert Elementary School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fellows Elementary School and Gilbert Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Fellows Elementary School is 35th of 654 and Gilbert Elementary School is 385th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).