Lincoln Elementary School vs Madison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary School
Pella · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
254 students
Madison Elementary School
Pella · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
401 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary School Pella, Iowa | Madison Elementary School Pella, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #5 of 654 | #9 of 654 |
| National rank | #542 of 50,301 | #644 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 254 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| city | Pella | Pella |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (91.2 vs 90.7).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 21.2%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.2).
- •Madison Elementary School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 254.
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 Madison Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lincoln Elementary School and Madison Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pella and Pella in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary School: 254. Madison Elementary School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary School and Madison Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Lincoln Elementary School is 5th of 654 and Madison Elementary School is 9th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).