Alden Elementary School vs Rock Run Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 8.8 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
Rock Run Elementary
Iowa Falls · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
292 students
| Measure | Alden Elementary School Alden, Iowa | Rock Run Elementary Iowa Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #183 of 654 | #62 of 654 |
| National rank | #4184 of 50,301 | #1651 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 148 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 148 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| city | Alden | Iowa Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Run Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 81.4).
- •Rock Run Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Rock Run Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 72%).
- •Alden Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 40.1%).
- •Rock Run Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.4).
- •Rock Run Elementary is the larger school with 292 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 Rock Run Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Run Elementary ranks higher (87.0 vs 81.4 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 Rock Run Elementary?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Alden and Iowa Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alden Elementary School: 148. Rock Run Elementary: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alden Elementary School and Rock Run Elementary rank in Iowa?
Alden Elementary School is 183rd of 654 and Rock Run Elementary is 62nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).