Louisa-Muscatine Elementary vs Wapello Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Louisa-Muscatine Elementary
Letts · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
468 students
Wapello Elementary School
Wapello · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
229 students
| Measure | Louisa-Muscatine Elementary Letts, Iowa | Wapello Elementary School Wapello, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #297 of 654 | #382 of 654 |
| National rank | #6760 of 50,301 | #9547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 468 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.7% | 19.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 52% |
| city | Letts | Wapello |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Louisa-Muscatine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 72.6).
- •Louisa-Muscatine Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •Louisa-Muscatine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Wapello Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 38.7%).
- •Wapello Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.0).
- •Louisa-Muscatine Elementary is the larger school with 468 students compared with 229.
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 Louisa-Muscatine Elementary better than Wapello Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Louisa-Muscatine Elementary ranks higher (76.9 vs 72.6 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 Louisa-Muscatine Elementary and Wapello Elementary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Letts and Wapello in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Louisa-Muscatine Elementary: 468. Wapello Elementary School: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Louisa-Muscatine Elementary and Wapello Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Louisa-Muscatine Elementary is 297th of 654 and Wapello Elementary School is 382nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).