Grant Wood Elementary School vs Mark Twain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Wood Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
Mark Twain Elementary
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students
| Measure | Grant Wood Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa | Mark Twain Elementary Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #594 of 654 | #608 of 654 |
| National rank | #23551 of 50,301 | #25899 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 306 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Iowa City | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grant Wood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 48.9).
- •Grant Wood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Mark Twain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 68%).
- •Mark Twain Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.9).
- •Grant Wood Elementary School is the larger school with 306 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 Grant Wood Elementary School better than Mark Twain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grant Wood Elementary School ranks higher (52.3 vs 48.9 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 Grant Wood Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Wood Elementary School: 306. Mark Twain Elementary: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Wood Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary rank in Iowa?
Grant Wood Elementary School is 594th of 654 and Mark Twain Elementary is 608th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).