Lincoln Elementary School vs Salem Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary School
Mount Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
202 students
Salem Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
86 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary School Mount Pleasant, Iowa | Salem Elementary School Salem, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #344 of 654 | #92 of 654 |
| National rank | #8266 of 50,301 | #2179 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 202 | 86 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 86 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.5% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 84.5% |
| city | Mount Pleasant | Salem |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 74.5).
- •Salem Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 72%).
- •Salem Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 67%).
- •Salem Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 51.5%).
- •Salem Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.6).
- •Lincoln Elementary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 86.
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 Lincoln Elementary School better than Salem Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Salem Elementary School ranks higher (85.6 vs 74.5 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 Lincoln Elementary School and Salem Elementary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Salem in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary School: 202. Salem Elementary School: 86. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary School and Salem Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Lincoln Elementary School is 344th of 654 and Salem Elementary School is 92nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).