Lincoln Elementary School vs Pella Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.6 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
Pella Middle School
Pella · Public middle · Grades 7–8
375 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary School Pella, Iowa | Pella Middle School Pella, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #5 of 654 | #12 of 239 |
| National rank | #542 of 50,301 | #359 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 254 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 92% |
| city | Pella | Pella |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 89.0).
- •Pella Middle School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Pella Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Pella Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 17.3%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.6).
- •Pella Middle School is the larger school with 375 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 Pella Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary School ranks higher (91.2 vs 89.0 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 Pella Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pella and Pella in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary School: 254. Pella Middle School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary School and Pella Middle School rank in Iowa?
Lincoln Elementary School is 5th of 654 and Pella Middle School is 12th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).