Alta Elementary School vs Mid-Prairie East Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 325 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
Mid-Prairie East Elementary School
Kalona · Public elementary · Grades K–2
255 students
| Measure | Alta Elementary School Alta, Iowa | Mid-Prairie East Elementary School Kalona, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #399 of 654 | #191 of 654 |
| National rank | #10234 of 50,301 | #4373 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 256 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Alta | Kalona |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mid-Prairie East Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 71.5).
- •Mid-Prairie East Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 40.6%).
- •Mid-Prairie East Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.0).
- •Alta Elementary School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 255.
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 Mid-Prairie East Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mid-Prairie East Elementary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 71.5 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 Alta Elementary School and Mid-Prairie East Elementary School?
About 325 km in a straight line, between Alta and Kalona in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Elementary School: 256. Mid-Prairie East Elementary School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Elementary School and Mid-Prairie East Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Alta Elementary School is 399th of 654 and Mid-Prairie East Elementary School is 191st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).