Longfellow Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elementary School
Council Bluffs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
Thomas Jefferson High School
Council Bluffs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,146 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary School Council Bluffs, Iowa | Thomas Jefferson High School Council Bluffs, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #496 of 654 | #309 of 319 |
| National rank | #15185 of 50,301 | #9222 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 431 | 1,146 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 1,146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.7% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 48% |
| city | Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 46.9).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 54.8%).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.6).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School is the larger school with 1,146 students compared with 431.
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 School better than Thomas Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elementary School ranks higher (64.4 vs 46.9 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 School and Thomas Jefferson High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Council Bluffs and Council Bluffs in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary School: 431. Thomas Jefferson High School: 1,146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School rank in Iowa?
Longfellow Elementary School is 496th of 654 and Thomas Jefferson High School is 309th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).