Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School vs Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 255 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School
Reinbeck · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
262 students
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School
Hartley · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
261 students
| Measure | Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School Reinbeck, Iowa | Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School Hartley, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #269 of 654 | #420 of 654 |
| National rank | #6139 of 50,301 | #11313 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 262 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 50.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| city | Reinbeck | Hartley |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 70.0).
- •Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 50.2%).
- •Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.4).
- •Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 261.
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 Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School better than Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School ranks higher (78.0 vs 70.0 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 Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School and Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School?
About 255 km in a straight line, between Reinbeck and Hartley in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School: 262. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School and Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School is 269th of 654 and Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School is 420th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).