Alburnett Elementary School vs Central City Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alburnett Elementary School
Alburnett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
Central City Elementary School
Central City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
170 students
| Measure | Alburnett Elementary School Alburnett, Iowa | Central City Elementary School Central City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #149 of 654 | #340 of 654 |
| National rank | #3416 of 50,301 | #8127 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 395 | 170 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 33.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| city | Alburnett | Central City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alburnett Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 74.7).
- •Alburnett Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Alburnett Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Alburnett Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 33.5%).
- •Central City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 15.2).
- •Alburnett Elementary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 170.
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 Alburnett Elementary School better than Central City Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alburnett Elementary School ranks higher (82.9 vs 74.7 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 Alburnett Elementary School and Central City Elementary School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Alburnett and Central City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alburnett Elementary School: 395. Central City Elementary School: 170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alburnett Elementary School and Central City Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Alburnett Elementary School is 149th of 654 and Central City Elementary School is 340th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).