James Van Allen Elementary School vs Penn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Van Allen Elementary School
North Liberty · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Penn Elementary School
North Liberty · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
| Measure | James Van Allen Elementary School North Liberty, Iowa | Penn Elementary School North Liberty, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #147 of 654 | #186 of 654 |
| National rank | #3336 of 50,301 | #4275 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 376 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 76% |
| city | North Liberty | North Liberty |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Van Allen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 81.3).
- •James Van Allen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 76%).
- •James Van Allen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 68%).
- •Penn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 30.3%).
- •James Van Allen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.5).
- •Penn Elementary School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 376.
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 Van Allen Elementary School better than Penn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James Van Allen Elementary School ranks higher (83.1 vs 81.3 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 James Van Allen Elementary School and Penn Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between North Liberty and North Liberty in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Van Allen Elementary School: 376. Penn Elementary School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Van Allen Elementary School and Penn Elementary School rank in Iowa?
James Van Allen Elementary School is 147th of 654 and Penn Elementary School is 186th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).