Marnie Simons Elementary School vs Sidney Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marnie Simons Elementary School
Hamburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
102 students
Sidney Elementary School
Sidney · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
241 students
| Measure | Marnie Simons Elementary School Hamburg, Iowa | Sidney Elementary School Sidney, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #405 of 654 | #413 of 654 |
| National rank | #10602 of 50,301 | #11122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 102 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 102 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 72% |
| city | Hamburg | Sidney |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.0 vs 70.3).
- •Marnie Simons Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 72%).
- •Sidney Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64.5%).
- •Sidney Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 62.7%).
- •Marnie Simons Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 16.1).
- •Sidney Elementary School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 102.
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 Marnie Simons Elementary School better than Sidney Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Marnie Simons Elementary School and Sidney Elementary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Hamburg and Sidney in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marnie Simons Elementary School: 102. Sidney Elementary School: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marnie Simons Elementary School and Sidney Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Marnie Simons Elementary School is 405th of 654 and Sidney Elementary School is 413th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).