Gilbert Intermediate School vs Roland-Story Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilbert Intermediate School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
356 students
Roland-Story Elementary School
Story City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
446 students
| Measure | Gilbert Intermediate School Gilbert, Iowa | Roland-Story Elementary School Story City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #48 of 654 | #37 of 654 |
| National rank | #1386 of 50,301 | #1250 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 356 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.1% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 87% |
| city | Gilbert | Story City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.7 vs 88.2).
- •Gilbert Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 87%).
- •Roland-Story Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •Gilbert Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.1% vs 16.1%).
- •Roland-Story Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.0).
- •Roland-Story Elementary School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 356.
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 Gilbert Intermediate School better than Roland-Story Elementary 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 Gilbert Intermediate School and Roland-Story Elementary School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Gilbert and Story City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilbert Intermediate School: 356. Roland-Story Elementary School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilbert Intermediate School and Roland-Story Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Gilbert Intermediate School is 48th of 654 and Roland-Story Elementary School is 37th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).