Butler Elementary School vs Feelhaver Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler Elementary School
Fort Dodge · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
328 students
Feelhaver Elementary School
Fort Dodge · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
227 students
| Measure | Butler Elementary School Fort Dodge, Iowa | Feelhaver Elementary School Fort Dodge, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #572 of 654 | #425 of 654 |
| National rank | #20250 of 50,301 | #11456 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 328 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 33.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Fort Dodge | Fort Dodge |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Feelhaver Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 57.0).
- •Feelhaver Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Feelhaver Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Feelhaver Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 65.9%).
- •Butler Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.5).
- •Butler Elementary School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 227.
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 Butler Elementary School better than Feelhaver Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Feelhaver Elementary School ranks higher (69.8 vs 57.0 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 Butler Elementary School and Feelhaver Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Dodge and Fort Dodge in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Elementary School: 328. Feelhaver Elementary School: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Elementary School and Feelhaver Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Butler Elementary School is 572nd of 654 and Feelhaver Elementary School is 425th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).