Hartford Upper Elementary vs Runnells Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 7.5 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
Runnells Elementary
Runnells · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
| Measure | Hartford Upper Elementary Hartford, Iowa | Runnells Elementary Runnells, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #260 of 654 | #85 of 654 |
| National rank | #5960 of 50,301 | #1994 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 303 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.1% | 26.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 92% |
| city | Hartford | Runnells |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Runnells Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 78.3).
- •Runnells Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 79%).
- •Runnells Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 64%).
- •Runnells Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 27.1%).
- •Hartford Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.3).
- •Hartford Upper Elementary is the larger school with 303 students compared with 260.
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 Runnells Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Runnells Elementary ranks higher (86.1 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 Runnells Elementary?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Runnells in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartford Upper Elementary: 303. Runnells Elementary: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartford Upper Elementary and Runnells Elementary rank in Iowa?
Hartford Upper Elementary is 260th of 654 and Runnells Elementary is 85th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).