Alden Elementary School vs Graettinger-Terril Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 157 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alden Elementary School
Alden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
148 students
Graettinger-Terril Elementary School
Terril · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
149 students
| Measure | Alden Elementary School Alden, Iowa | Graettinger-Terril Elementary School Terril, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 654 | #502 of 654 |
| National rank | #4184 of 50,301 | #15248 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 148 | 149 |
| Enrollment | 148 | 149 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Alden | Terril |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alden Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 64.3).
- •Alden Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Alden Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Alden Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 53.7%).
- •Graettinger-Terril Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.4).
- •Graettinger-Terril Elementary School is the larger school with 149 students compared with 148.
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 Alden Elementary School better than Graettinger-Terril Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alden Elementary School ranks higher (81.4 vs 64.3 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 Alden Elementary School and Graettinger-Terril Elementary School?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Alden and Terril in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alden Elementary School: 148. Graettinger-Terril Elementary School: 149. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alden Elementary School and Graettinger-Terril Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Alden Elementary School is 183rd of 654 and Graettinger-Terril Elementary School is 502nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).