Hartford Upper Elementary vs South Side Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 143 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
South Side Elementary School
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
303 students
| Measure | Hartford Upper Elementary Hartford, Iowa | South Side Elementary School Hampton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #260 of 654 | #398 of 654 |
| National rank | #5960 of 50,301 | #10220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 303 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.1% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 77% |
| city | Hartford | Hampton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hartford Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 71.6).
- •Hartford Upper Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Hartford Upper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Hartford Upper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 60.4%).
- •South Side Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.2).
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 South Side Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hartford Upper Elementary ranks higher (78.3 vs 71.6 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 South Side Elementary School?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Hampton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartford Upper Elementary: 303. South Side Elementary School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartford Upper Elementary and South Side Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Hartford Upper Elementary is 260th of 654 and South Side Elementary School is 398th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).