Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary vs Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
472 students
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School
Clarion · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
469 students
| Measure | Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary Cedar Falls, Iowa | Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School Clarion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 654 | #473 of 654 |
| National rank | #1534 of 50,301 | #13636 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 472 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 67% |
| city | Cedar Falls | Clarion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 66.7).
- •Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 67%).
- •Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 57%).
- •Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 56.9%).
- •Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.5).
- •Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary is the larger school with 472 students compared with 469.
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 Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary better than Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary ranks higher (87.3 vs 66.7 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 Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Cedar Falls and Clarion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary: 472. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary is 54th of 654 and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School is 473rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).