Pence Elementary vs WACO Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 43 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pence Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
317 students
WACO Elementary School
Crawfordsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
317 students
| Measure | Pence Elementary Fairfield, Iowa | WACO Elementary School Crawfordsville, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #414 of 654 | #438 of 654 |
| National rank | #11182 of 50,301 | #11972 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 317 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 62% |
| city | Fairfield | Crawfordsville |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 69.1).
- •Pence Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •WACO Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •WACO Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 56.5%).
- •Pence Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.4).
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 Pence Elementary better than WACO Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pence Elementary ranks higher (70.2 vs 69.1 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 Pence Elementary and WACO Elementary School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Crawfordsville in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pence Elementary: 317. WACO Elementary School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pence Elementary and WACO Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Pence Elementary is 414th of 654 and WACO Elementary School is 438th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).