Baxter Elementary School vs Durant Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 143 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baxter Elementary School
Baxter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
209 students
Durant Elementary School
Sumner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
209 students
| Measure | Baxter Elementary School Baxter, Iowa | Durant Elementary School Sumner, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #294 of 654 | #243 of 654 |
| National rank | #6736 of 50,301 | #5544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 209 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 209 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| city | Baxter | Sumner |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durant Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 76.9).
- •Baxter Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Baxter Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 34.9%).
- •Durant Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 20.9).
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 Baxter Elementary School better than Durant Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Durant Elementary School ranks higher (79.0 vs 76.9 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 Baxter Elementary School and Durant Elementary School?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Baxter and Sumner in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baxter Elementary School: 209. Durant Elementary School: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baxter Elementary School and Durant Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Baxter Elementary School is 294th of 654 and Durant Elementary School is 243rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).