Alden Elementary School vs Iowa Falls - Alden High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 8.3 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
Iowa Falls - Alden High School
Iowa Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
398 students
| Measure | Alden Elementary School Alden, Iowa | Iowa Falls - Alden High School Iowa Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #183 of 654 | #157 of 319 |
| National rank | #4184 of 50,301 | #2195 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 148 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 148 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Alden | Iowa Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alden Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 74.7).
- •Alden Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Iowa Falls - Alden High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Alden Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 30.4%).
- •Alden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.7).
- •Iowa Falls - Alden High School is the larger school with 398 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 Iowa Falls - Alden High School?
On the Success Index (US), Alden Elementary School ranks higher (81.4 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 Alden Elementary School and Iowa Falls - Alden High School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Alden and Iowa Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alden Elementary School: 148. Iowa Falls - Alden High School: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alden Elementary School and Iowa Falls - Alden High School rank in Iowa?
Alden Elementary School is 183rd of 654 and Iowa Falls - Alden High School is 157th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).