Francis Marion Intermediate School vs Parkview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Marion Intermediate School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
320 students
Parkview Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
267 students
| Measure | Francis Marion Intermediate School Marion, Iowa | Parkview Elementary School Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #397 of 654 | #457 of 654 |
| National rank | #10118 of 50,301 | #12963 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 320 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 68% | – |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis Marion Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 67.7).
- •Parkview Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 50%).
- •Francis Marion Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.4).
- •Francis Marion Intermediate School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 267.
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 Francis Marion Intermediate School better than Parkview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Francis Marion Intermediate School ranks higher (71.7 vs 67.7 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 Francis Marion Intermediate School and Parkview Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Marion Intermediate School: 320. Parkview Elementary School: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Marion Intermediate School and Parkview Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Francis Marion Intermediate School is 397th of 654 and Parkview Elementary School is 457th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).