Iowa Valley Elementary School vs Mitchell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 128 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iowa Valley Elementary School
Marengo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
314 students
Mitchell Elementary School
Ames · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students
| Measure | Iowa Valley Elementary School Marengo, Iowa | Mitchell Elementary School Ames, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #261 of 654 | #345 of 654 |
| National rank | #5964 of 50,301 | #8272 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 314 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Marengo | Ames |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iowa Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 74.5).
- •Iowa Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Iowa Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Iowa Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 55.7%).
- •Mitchell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.7).
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 Iowa Valley Elementary School better than Mitchell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Iowa Valley Elementary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 74.5 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 Iowa Valley Elementary School and Mitchell Elementary School?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Marengo and Ames in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iowa Valley Elementary School: 314. Mitchell Elementary School: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iowa Valley Elementary School and Mitchell Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Iowa Valley Elementary School is 261st of 654 and Mitchell Elementary School is 345th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).