Hartford Upper Elementary vs Pleasantville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartford Upper Elementary
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
303 students
Pleasantville Elementary
Pleasantville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
456 students
| Measure | Hartford Upper Elementary Hartford, Iowa | Pleasantville Elementary Pleasantville, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #260 of 654 | #82 of 654 |
| National rank | #5960 of 50,301 | #1945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 303 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.1% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 77% |
| city | Hartford | Pleasantville |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasantville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 78.3).
- •Hartford Upper Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Pleasantville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 64%).
- •Hartford Upper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 29.8%).
- •Pleasantville Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.2).
- •Pleasantville Elementary is the larger school with 456 students compared with 303.
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 Hartford Upper Elementary better than Pleasantville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasantville Elementary ranks higher (86.2 vs 78.3 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 Hartford Upper Elementary and Pleasantville Elementary?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Pleasantville in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartford Upper Elementary: 303. Pleasantville Elementary: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartford Upper Elementary and Pleasantville Elementary rank in Iowa?
Hartford Upper Elementary is 260th of 654 and Pleasantville Elementary is 82nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).