Ballard East Elementary vs Creston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 115 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard East Elementary
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
417 students
Creston Elementary School
Creston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
416 students
| Measure | Ballard East Elementary Cambridge, Iowa | Creston Elementary School Creston, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #7 of 654 | #424 of 654 |
| National rank | #615 of 50,301 | #11449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 417 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 65% |
| city | Cambridge | Creston |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard East Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 69.8).
- •Ballard East Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 65%).
- •Ballard East Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 63%).
- •Ballard East Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 56.3%).
- •Ballard East Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.0).
- •Ballard East Elementary is the larger school with 417 students compared with 416.
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 Ballard East Elementary better than Creston Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard East Elementary ranks higher (90.8 vs 69.8 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 Ballard East Elementary and Creston Elementary School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Creston in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard East Elementary: 417. Creston Elementary School: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard East Elementary and Creston Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Ballard East Elementary is 7th of 654 and Creston Elementary School is 424th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).