Adel Elementary School vs Dallas Center Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adel Elementary School
Adel · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
403 students
Dallas Center Elementary
Dallas Center · Public elementary · Grades K–4
169 students
| Measure | Adel Elementary School Adel, Iowa | Dallas Center Elementary Dallas Center, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #113 of 654 | #111 of 654 |
| National rank | #2593 of 50,301 | #2558 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 403 | 169 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.1% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 77% |
| city | Adel | Dallas Center |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.6 vs 84.7).
- •Adel Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 23.7%).
- •Dallas Center Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.0).
- •Adel Elementary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 169.
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 Adel Elementary School better than Dallas Center Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Adel Elementary School and Dallas Center Elementary?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Adel and Dallas Center in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adel Elementary School: 403. Dallas Center Elementary: 169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adel Elementary School and Dallas Center Elementary rank in Iowa?
Adel Elementary School is 113th of 654 and Dallas Center Elementary is 111th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).