Johnson STEAM Academy School vs Longfellow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnson STEAM Academy School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
Longfellow Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
| Measure | Johnson STEAM Academy School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Longfellow Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #614 of 654 | #94 of 654 |
| National rank | #26745 of 50,301 | #2211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 324 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 87% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 47.6).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 47%).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 42%).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 70.4%).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.0).
- •Longfellow Elementary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 324.
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 Johnson STEAM Academy School better than Longfellow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elementary School ranks higher (85.5 vs 47.6 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 Johnson STEAM Academy School and Longfellow Elementary School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnson STEAM Academy School: 324. Longfellow Elementary School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnson STEAM Academy School and Longfellow Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Johnson STEAM Academy School is 614th of 654 and Longfellow Elementary School is 94th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).