MFL MarMac Elementary School vs Pence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 233 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MFL MarMac Elementary School
Monona · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
318 students
Pence Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
317 students
| Measure | MFL MarMac Elementary School Monona, Iowa | Pence Elementary Fairfield, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #313 of 654 | #414 of 654 |
| National rank | #7346 of 50,301 | #11182 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 318 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 69% |
| city | Monona | Fairfield |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MFL MarMac Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 70.2).
- •Pence Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 64.5%).
- •MFL MarMac Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 58%).
- •MFL MarMac Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 56.5%).
- •Pence Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.8).
- •MFL MarMac 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is MFL MarMac Elementary School better than Pence Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), MFL MarMac Elementary School ranks higher (76.0 vs 70.2 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 MFL MarMac Elementary School and Pence Elementary?
About 233 km in a straight line, between Monona and Fairfield in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MFL MarMac Elementary School: 318. Pence Elementary: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MFL MarMac Elementary School and Pence Elementary rank in Iowa?
MFL MarMac Elementary School is 313th of 654 and Pence Elementary is 414th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).