Longfellow Elementary vs Wilkins Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elementary
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
254 students
Wilkins Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
348 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary Marion, Iowa | Wilkins Elementary School Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #493 of 654 | #225 of 654 |
| National rank | #14990 of 50,301 | #5224 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 254 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 71% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilkins Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 64.7).
- •Wilkins Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 42.5%).
- •Wilkins Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.1).
- •Wilkins Elementary School is the larger school with 348 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 Longfellow Elementary better than Wilkins Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilkins Elementary School ranks higher (79.6 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 Longfellow Elementary and Wilkins Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary: 254. Wilkins Elementary School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary and Wilkins Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Longfellow Elementary is 493rd of 654 and Wilkins Elementary School is 225th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).