Laurens-Marathon Elementary School vs New Albin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 298 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurens-Marathon Elementary School
Laurens · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
147 students
New Albin Elementary School
New Albin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
147 students
| Measure | Laurens-Marathon Elementary School Laurens, Iowa | New Albin Elementary School New Albin, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #359 of 654 | #105 of 654 |
| National rank | #8651 of 50,301 | #2410 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 147 | 147 |
| Enrollment | 147 | 147 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 92% |
| city | Laurens | New Albin |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Albin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 73.9).
- •New Albin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 64.5%).
- •New Albin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 64.5%).
- •Laurens-Marathon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 42.9%).
- •Laurens-Marathon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.4).
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 Laurens-Marathon Elementary School better than New Albin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), New Albin Elementary School ranks higher (85.1 vs 73.9 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 Laurens-Marathon Elementary School and New Albin Elementary School?
About 298 km in a straight line, between Laurens and New Albin in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurens-Marathon Elementary School: 147. New Albin Elementary School: 147. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurens-Marathon Elementary School and New Albin Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Laurens-Marathon Elementary School is 359th of 654 and New Albin Elementary School is 105th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).