Harding Elementary School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Elementary School
Mason City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
387 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Mason City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
292 students
| Measure | Harding Elementary School Mason City, Iowa | Jefferson Elementary School Mason City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #613 of 654 | #198 of 654 |
| National rank | #26549 of 50,301 | #4710 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 387 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| city | Mason City | Mason City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 47.9).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 45.2%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.9).
- •Harding Elementary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 292.
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 Harding Elementary School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 47.9 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 Harding Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Mason City and Mason City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Elementary School: 387. Jefferson Elementary School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Harding Elementary School is 613th of 654 and Jefferson Elementary School is 198th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).