Pence Elementary vs Washington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.3 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
Washington Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
239 students
| Measure | Pence Elementary Fairfield, Iowa | Washington Elementary Fairfield, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #414 of 654 | #517 of 654 |
| National rank | #11182 of 50,301 | #16069 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 317 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | – |
| Math proficiency | 69% | – |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 63.1).
- •Washington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 56.5%).
- •Pence Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.6).
- •Pence Elementary is the larger school with 317 students compared with 239.
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 Washington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pence Elementary ranks higher (70.2 vs 63.1 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 Washington Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pence Elementary: 317. Washington Elementary: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pence Elementary and Washington Elementary rank in Iowa?
Pence Elementary is 414th of 654 and Washington Elementary is 517th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).