La Porte City Elementary School vs Runnells Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 130 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Porte City Elementary School
La Porte City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
Runnells Elementary
Runnells · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
| Measure | La Porte City Elementary School La Porte City, Iowa | Runnells Elementary Runnells, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #19 of 654 | #85 of 654 |
| National rank | #890 of 50,301 | #1994 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 260 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 26.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| city | La Porte City | Runnells |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Porte City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.5 vs 86.1).
- •Runnells Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •La Porte City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •La Porte City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 26.9%).
- •La Porte City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.3).
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 La Porte City Elementary School better than Runnells Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Porte City Elementary School ranks higher (89.5 vs 86.1 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 La Porte City Elementary School and Runnells Elementary?
About 130 km in a straight line, between La Porte City and Runnells in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Porte City Elementary School: 260. Runnells Elementary: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Porte City Elementary School and Runnells Elementary rank in Iowa?
La Porte City Elementary School is 19th of 654 and Runnells Elementary is 85th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).