Roland-Story Elementary School vs South Hamilton Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roland-Story Elementary School
Story City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
446 students
South Hamilton Elem
Jewell · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
370 students
| Measure | Roland-Story Elementary School Story City, Iowa | South Hamilton Elem Jewell, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #37 of 654 | #152 of 654 |
| National rank | #1250 of 50,301 | #3492 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 446 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.1% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| city | Story City | Jewell |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roland-Story Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 82.8).
- •Roland-Story Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Roland-Story Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Roland-Story Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 29.5%).
- •Roland-Story Elementary School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 370.
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 Roland-Story Elementary School better than South Hamilton Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Roland-Story Elementary School ranks higher (88.2 vs 82.8 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 Roland-Story Elementary School and South Hamilton Elem?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Story City and Jewell in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Roland-Story Elementary School: 446. South Hamilton Elem: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Roland-Story Elementary School and South Hamilton Elem rank in Iowa?
Roland-Story Elementary School is 37th of 654 and South Hamilton Elem is 152nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).