Fisher Elementary School vs Lenihan Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 852 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fisher Elementary School
Marshalltown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
368 students
Lenihan Intermediate School
Marshalltown · Public middle · Grades 5–6
655 students
| Measure | Fisher Elementary School Marshalltown, Iowa | Lenihan Intermediate School Marshalltown, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #453 of 654 | #212 of 239 |
| National rank | #12803 of 50,301 | #6031 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 368 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 61% |
| city | Marshalltown | Marshalltown |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fisher Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 57.4).
- •Fisher Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Fisher Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Fisher Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 78.3%).
- •Lenihan Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.1).
- •Lenihan Intermediate School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 368.
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 Fisher Elementary School better than Lenihan Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Fisher Elementary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 57.4 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 Fisher Elementary School and Lenihan Intermediate School?
About 852 m in a straight line, between Marshalltown and Marshalltown in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fisher Elementary School: 368. Lenihan Intermediate School: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fisher Elementary School and Lenihan Intermediate School rank in Iowa?
Fisher Elementary School is 453rd of 654 and Lenihan Intermediate School is 212th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).