Gateway High School vs James Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 890 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway High School
Ottumwa · Public high · Grades 9–12
213 students
James Elementary School
Ottumwa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
249 students
| Measure | Gateway High School Ottumwa, Iowa | James Elementary School Ottumwa, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #316 of 319 | #513 of 654 |
| National rank | #13576 of 16,910 | #15795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 213 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 30.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Ottumwa | Ottumwa |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 28.9).
- •Gateway High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62% vs 68.3%).
- •James Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 30.4).
- •James Elementary School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 213.
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 Gateway High School better than James Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James Elementary School ranks higher (63.5 vs 28.9 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 Gateway High School and James Elementary School?
About 890 m in a straight line, between Ottumwa and Ottumwa in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway High School: 213. James Elementary School: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway High School and James Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Gateway High School is 316th of 319 and James Elementary School is 513th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).