BCLUW Elementary School vs Melcher-Dallas Elementary
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.
BCLUW Elementary School
Conrad · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
160 students
Melcher-Dallas Elementary
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
157 students
| Measure | BCLUW Elementary School Conrad, Iowa | Melcher-Dallas Elementary Dallas, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 654 | #568 of 654 |
| National rank | #7175 of 50,301 | #19796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 160 | 157 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 157 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Conrad | Dallas |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •BCLUW Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 57.7).
- •BCLUW Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •BCLUW Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •BCLUW Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 38.9%).
- •BCLUW Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.3).
- •BCLUW Elementary School is the larger school with 160 students compared with 157.
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 BCLUW Elementary School better than Melcher-Dallas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), BCLUW Elementary School ranks higher (76.2 vs 57.7 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 BCLUW Elementary School and Melcher-Dallas Elementary?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Conrad and Dallas in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BCLUW Elementary School: 160. Melcher-Dallas Elementary: 157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BCLUW Elementary School and Melcher-Dallas Elementary rank in Iowa?
BCLUW Elementary School is 308th of 654 and Melcher-Dallas Elementary is 568th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).