Keystone Elementary School vs Longfellow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Keystone Elementary School
Keystone · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
176 students
Longfellow Elementary School
Belle Plaine · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
267 students
| Measure | Keystone Elementary School Keystone, Iowa | Longfellow Elementary School Belle Plaine, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #366 of 654 | #219 of 654 |
| National rank | #8919 of 50,301 | #5136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 176 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 72% |
| city | Keystone | Belle Plaine |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 73.5).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 64.5%).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74.5%).
- •Keystone Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 44.2%).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.0).
- •Longfellow Elementary School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 176.
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 Keystone Elementary School better than Longfellow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elementary School ranks higher (79.7 vs 73.5 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 Keystone Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Keystone and Belle Plaine in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Keystone Elementary School: 176. Longfellow Elementary School: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Keystone Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Keystone Elementary School is 366th of 654 and Longfellow Elementary School is 219th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).