Longfellow Elementary School vs North Bend Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
North Bend Elementary
North Liberty · Public elementary · Grades K–3
326 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa | North Bend Elementary North Liberty, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #94 of 654 | #69 of 654 |
| National rank | #2211 of 50,301 | #1718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 325 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| city | Iowa City | North Liberty |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Bend Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 85.5).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •North Bend Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 53.5%).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.0).
- •North Bend Elementary is the larger school with 326 students compared with 325.
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 North Bend Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Bend Elementary ranks higher (86.8 vs 85.5 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 North Bend Elementary?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and North Liberty in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary School: 325. North Bend Elementary: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary School and North Bend Elementary rank in Iowa?
Longfellow Elementary School is 94th of 654 and North Bend Elementary is 69th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).