Linn Grove Elementary School vs Longfellow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linn Grove Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
385 students
Longfellow Elementary
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
254 students
| Measure | Linn Grove Elementary School Marion, Iowa | Longfellow Elementary Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #374 of 654 | #493 of 654 |
| National rank | #9316 of 50,301 | #14990 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 385 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | – |
| Math proficiency | 66% | – |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linn Grove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 64.7).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 44.4%).
- •Linn Grove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.1).
- •Linn Grove Elementary School is the larger school with 385 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 Linn Grove Elementary School better than Longfellow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Linn Grove Elementary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 64.7 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 Linn Grove Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Linn Grove Elementary School: 385. Longfellow Elementary: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Linn Grove Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary rank in Iowa?
Linn Grove Elementary School is 374th of 654 and Longfellow Elementary is 493rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).