Forest Grove Elementary vs Paul Norton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Grove Elementary
Bettendorf · Public elementary · Grades K–6
332 students
Paul Norton Elementary School
Bettendorf · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students
| Measure | Forest Grove Elementary Bettendorf, Iowa | Paul Norton Elementary School Bettendorf, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 654 | #51 of 654 |
| National rank | #117 of 50,301 | #1477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 332 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.5% | 16.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 88% |
| Math proficiency | – | 90% |
| city | Bettendorf | Bettendorf |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.8 vs 87.5).
- •Forest Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.5% vs 16.9%).
- •Forest Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.1).
- •Paul Norton Elementary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 332.
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 Forest Grove Elementary better than Paul Norton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Grove Elementary ranks higher (94.8 vs 87.5 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 Forest Grove Elementary and Paul Norton Elementary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Bettendorf and Bettendorf in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Grove Elementary: 332. Paul Norton Elementary School: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Grove Elementary and Paul Norton Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Forest Grove Elementary is 1st of 654 and Paul Norton Elementary School is 51st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).