James Elementary School vs Ottumwa High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Elementary School
Ottumwa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
249 students
Ottumwa High School
Ottumwa · Public high · Grades 10–12
910 students
| Measure | James Elementary School Ottumwa, Iowa | Ottumwa High School Ottumwa, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #513 of 654 | #267 of 319 |
| National rank | #15795 of 50,301 | #5072 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 249 | 910 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 910 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 61% |
| city | Ottumwa | Ottumwa |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.5 vs 62.9).
- •James Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Ottumwa High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Ottumwa High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 68.3%).
- •James Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.9).
- •Ottumwa High School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 249.
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 James Elementary School better than Ottumwa High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are James Elementary School and Ottumwa High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Ottumwa and Ottumwa in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Elementary School: 249. Ottumwa High School: 910. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Elementary School and Ottumwa High School rank in Iowa?
James Elementary School is 513th of 654 and Ottumwa High School is 267th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).