Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School vs Clyde D Mease Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 103 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School
Westside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
141 students
Clyde D Mease Elementary School
Dakota City · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
139 students
| Measure | Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School Westside, Iowa | Clyde D Mease Elementary School Dakota City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 654 | #512 of 654 |
| National rank | #12329 of 50,301 | #15772 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 141 | 139 |
| Enrollment | 141 | 139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | – |
| city | Westside | Dakota City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 63.5).
- •Clyde D Mease Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 48.2%).
- •Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.9).
- •Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 139.
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 Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School better than Clyde D Mease Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School ranks higher (68.5 vs 63.5 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 Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School and Clyde D Mease Elementary School?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Westside and Dakota City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School: 141. Clyde D Mease Elementary School: 139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School and Clyde D Mease Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School is 448th of 654 and Clyde D Mease Elementary School is 512th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).