Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School vs Tri-Center Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 222 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
Belmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
362 students
Tri-Center Elementary School
Neola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
| Measure | Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School Belmond, Iowa | Tri-Center Elementary School Neola, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #380 of 654 | #116 of 654 |
| National rank | #9478 of 50,301 | #2638 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 362 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 67% |
| city | Belmond | Neola |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tri-Center Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 72.7).
- •Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Tri-Center Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 64%).
- •Tri-Center Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 57.7%).
- •Tri-Center Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.9).
- •Tri-Center Elementary School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 362.
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 Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School better than Tri-Center Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tri-Center Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 72.7 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 Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School and Tri-Center Elementary School?
About 222 km in a straight line, between Belmond and Neola in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School: 362. Tri-Center Elementary School: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School and Tri-Center Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School is 380th of 654 and Tri-Center Elementary School is 116th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).