Morning Sun Elementary School vs Wapello Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morning Sun Elementary School
Morning Sun · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
119 students
Wapello Elementary School
Wapello · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
229 students
| Measure | Morning Sun Elementary School Morning Sun, Iowa | Wapello Elementary School Wapello, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #233 of 654 | #382 of 654 |
| National rank | #5321 of 50,301 | #9547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 119 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 119 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.7% | 19.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 52% |
| city | Morning Sun | Wapello |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morning Sun Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 72.6).
- •Morning Sun Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 52%).
- •Morning Sun Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 62%).
- •Wapello Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 38.7%).
- •Morning Sun Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.1).
- •Wapello Elementary School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 119.
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 Morning Sun Elementary School better than Wapello Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Morning Sun Elementary School ranks higher (79.4 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 Morning Sun Elementary School and Wapello Elementary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Morning Sun and Wapello in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morning Sun Elementary School: 119. Wapello Elementary School: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morning Sun Elementary School and Wapello Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Morning Sun Elementary School is 233rd of 654 and Wapello Elementary School is 382nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).