Jefferson Intermediate vs Lincoln Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Intermediate
Pella · Public middle · Grades 4–6
494 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Pella · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
254 students
| Measure | Jefferson Intermediate Pella, Iowa | Lincoln Elementary School Pella, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 239 | #5 of 654 |
| National rank | #289 of 15,369 | #542 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 494 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.6% | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 82% |
| city | Pella | Pella |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 90.0).
- •Jefferson Intermediate does better on math proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Jefferson Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Jefferson Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 17.3%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.5).
- •Jefferson Intermediate is the larger school with 494 students compared with 254.
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 Intermediate better than Lincoln Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary School ranks higher (91.2 vs 90.0 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 Intermediate and Lincoln Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pella and Pella in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Intermediate: 494. Lincoln Elementary School: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Intermediate and Lincoln Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Jefferson Intermediate is 7th of 239 and Lincoln Elementary School is 5th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).