Adair-Casey Elementary School vs Melcher-Dallas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 117 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adair-Casey Elementary School
Adair · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
160 students
Melcher-Dallas Elementary
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
157 students
| Measure | Adair-Casey Elementary School Adair, Iowa | Melcher-Dallas Elementary Dallas, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 654 | #568 of 654 |
| National rank | #4291 of 50,301 | #19796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 160 | 157 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 157 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 47% |
| city | Adair | Dallas |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adair-Casey Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 57.7).
- •Adair-Casey Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 47%).
- •Adair-Casey Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Melcher-Dallas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 48.1%).
- •Adair-Casey Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.3).
- •Adair-Casey Elementary School is the larger school with 160 students compared with 157.
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 Adair-Casey Elementary School better than Melcher-Dallas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Adair-Casey Elementary School ranks higher (81.2 vs 57.7 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 Adair-Casey Elementary School and Melcher-Dallas Elementary?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Adair and Dallas in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adair-Casey Elementary School: 160. Melcher-Dallas Elementary: 157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adair-Casey Elementary School and Melcher-Dallas Elementary rank in Iowa?
Adair-Casey Elementary School is 187th of 654 and Melcher-Dallas Elementary is 568th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).