Longfellow Elementary School vs Woodrow Wilson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.3 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
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Council Bluffs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary School Council Bluffs, Iowa | Woodrow Wilson Middle School Council Bluffs, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #496 of 654 | #209 of 239 |
| National rank | #15185 of 50,301 | #5793 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 431 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.7% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| city | Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 58.6).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Woodrow Wilson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 58.9%).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.0).
- •Woodrow Wilson Middle School is the larger school with 855 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 Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elementary School ranks higher (64.4 vs 58.6 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 Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Council Bluffs and Council Bluffs in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary School: 431. Woodrow Wilson Middle School: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary School and Woodrow Wilson Middle School rank in Iowa?
Longfellow Elementary School is 496th of 654 and Woodrow Wilson Middle School is 209th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).