Morningside Elementary vs Nodland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morningside Elementary
Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
Nodland Elementary School
Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades K–2
249 students
| Measure | Morningside Elementary Sioux City, Iowa | Nodland Elementary School Sioux City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #378 of 654 | #379 of 654 |
| National rank | #9461 of 50,301 | #9468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 645 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | – |
| Math proficiency | 76% | – |
| city | Sioux City | Sioux City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.7 vs 72.7).
- •Nodland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 62.8%).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.6).
- •Morningside Elementary is the larger school with 645 students compared with 249.
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 Morningside Elementary better than Nodland 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 Morningside Elementary and Nodland Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Sioux City and Sioux City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morningside Elementary: 645. Nodland Elementary School: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morningside Elementary and Nodland Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Morningside Elementary is 378th of 654 and Nodland Elementary School is 379th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).