Madison Elementary School vs Pence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 131 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elementary School
Davenport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
Pence Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
317 students
| Measure | Madison Elementary School Davenport, Iowa | Pence Elementary Fairfield, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #629 of 654 | #414 of 654 |
| National rank | #30427 of 50,301 | #11182 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 318 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 69% |
| city | Davenport | Fairfield |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 42.3).
- •Pence Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 48%).
- •Pence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 35%).
- •Pence Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 80.5%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.2).
- •Madison Elementary School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 317.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison Elementary School better than Pence Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pence Elementary ranks higher (70.2 vs 42.3 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 Madison Elementary School and Pence Elementary?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Davenport and Fairfield in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elementary School: 318. Pence Elementary: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elementary School and Pence Elementary rank in Iowa?
Madison Elementary School is 629th of 654 and Pence Elementary is 414th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).