Alta Elementary School vs St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 9.3 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
St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS
Storm Lake · Charter high · Grades 12–12
50 students
| Measure | Alta Elementary School Alta, Iowa | St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS Storm Lake, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #399 of 654 | – |
| National rank | #10234 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 12–12 |
| Students | 256 | 50 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 50 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Alta | Storm Lake |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 60.4).
- •Alta Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 44%).
- •Alta Elementary School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 50.
- •Alta Elementary School is a public school while St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Elementary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 60.4 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 Alta Elementary School and St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Alta and Storm Lake in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Elementary School: 256. St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS: 50. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Elementary School and St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS rank in Iowa?
Alta Elementary School is 399th of 654 and St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS is unranked among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).