Fellows Elementary School vs Gilbert High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 6.8 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 High School
Gilbert · Public high · Grades 9–12
509 students
| Measure | Fellows Elementary School Ames, Iowa | Gilbert High School Gilbert, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #35 of 654 | #6 of 319 |
| National rank | #1237 of 50,301 | #382 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 489 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 5.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| city | Ames | Gilbert |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.2 vs 87.7).
- •Gilbert High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Gilbert High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Gilbert High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.7% vs 28.8%).
- •Fellows Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.4).
- •Gilbert High School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 489.
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 High 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 Fellows Elementary School and Gilbert High School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Ames and Gilbert in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fellows Elementary School: 489. Gilbert High School: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fellows Elementary School and Gilbert High School rank in Iowa?
Fellows Elementary School is 35th of 654 and Gilbert High School is 6th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).