Ballard East Elementary vs Davis County Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 159 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
Davis County Elementary
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
418 students
| Measure | Ballard East Elementary Cambridge, Iowa | Davis County Elementary Bloomfield, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #7 of 654 | #214 of 654 |
| National rank | #615 of 50,301 | #5074 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 417 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 72% |
| city | Cambridge | Bloomfield |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard East Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 79.8).
- •Ballard East Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 72%).
- •Ballard East Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 67%).
- •Ballard East Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 46.7%).
- •Davis County Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.6).
- •Davis County Elementary is the larger school with 418 students compared with 417.
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 Davis County Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard East Elementary ranks higher (90.8 vs 79.8 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 Davis County Elementary?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Bloomfield in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard East Elementary: 417. Davis County Elementary: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard East Elementary and Davis County Elementary rank in Iowa?
Ballard East Elementary is 7th of 654 and Davis County Elementary is 214th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).