Roundy Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 150 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roundy Elementary School
Columbus Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
383 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
380 students
| Measure | Roundy Elementary School Columbus Junction, Iowa | Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Newton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #498 of 654 | #239 of 654 |
| National rank | #15207 of 50,301 | #5445 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 383 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| city | Columbus Junction | Newton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 64.4).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 70.2%).
- •Roundy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.6).
- •Roundy Elementary School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 380.
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 Roundy Elementary School better than Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (79.2 vs 64.4 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 Roundy Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
About 150 km in a straight line, between Columbus Junction and Newton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Roundy Elementary School: 383. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Roundy Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Roundy Elementary School is 498th of 654 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 239th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).