Alta Elementary School vs East Early Childhood Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Elementary School
Alta · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
256 students
East Early Childhood Ctr
Storm Lake · Public other · Grades PK–PK
122 students
| Measure | Alta Elementary School Alta, Iowa | East Early Childhood Ctr Storm Lake, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #399 of 654 | – |
| National rank | #10234 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 256 | 122 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Alta | Storm Lake |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 48.4%).
- •East Early Childhood Ctr does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.0).
- •Alta Elementary School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 122.
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 Alta Elementary School better than East Early Childhood Ctr?
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 Alta Elementary School and East Early Childhood Ctr?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Alta and Storm Lake in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Elementary School: 256. East Early Childhood Ctr: 122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Elementary School and East Early Childhood Ctr rank in Iowa?
Alta Elementary School is 399th of 654 and East Early Childhood Ctr is unranked among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).