Jefferson Elementary School vs North Cedar Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 88 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Mason City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
292 students
North Cedar Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
292 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Mason City, Iowa | North Cedar Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #198 of 654 | #315 of 654 |
| National rank | #4710 of 50,301 | #7411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 292 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Mason City | Cedar Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 75.9).
- •North Cedar Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 49.7%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.9).
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 Jefferson Elementary School better than North Cedar Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 75.9 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 Jefferson Elementary School and North Cedar Elementary School?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Mason City and Cedar Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 292. North Cedar Elementary School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and North Cedar Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Jefferson Elementary School is 198th of 654 and North Cedar Elementary School is 315th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).