Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School vs Van Allen Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 270 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
Van Allen Elementary School
Mount Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
362 students
| Measure | Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School Belmond, Iowa | Van Allen Elementary School Mount Pleasant, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #380 of 654 | #442 of 654 |
| National rank | #9478 of 50,301 | #12104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 362 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 57% |
| city | Belmond | Mount Pleasant |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 68.9).
- •Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Van Allen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 57.7%).
- •Van Allen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.9).
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 Van Allen Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 68.9 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 Van Allen Elementary School?
About 270 km in a straight line, between Belmond and Mount Pleasant in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School: 362. Van Allen Elementary School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School and Van Allen Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School is 380th of 654 and Van Allen Elementary School is 442nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).