CAL Elementary School vs John Glenn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 251 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CAL Elementary School
Latimer · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
180 students
John Glenn Elementary School
Donahue · Public elementary · Grades K–6
179 students
| Measure | CAL Elementary School Latimer, Iowa | John Glenn Elementary School Donahue, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #331 of 654 | #262 of 654 |
| National rank | #7757 of 50,301 | #5966 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 180 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 77% |
| city | Latimer | Donahue |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Glenn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 75.3).
- •John Glenn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 64.5%).
- •CAL Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 67%).
- •John Glenn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 47.2%).
- •CAL Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.3).
- •CAL Elementary School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 179.
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 CAL Elementary School better than John Glenn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John Glenn Elementary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 75.3 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 CAL Elementary School and John Glenn Elementary School?
About 251 km in a straight line, between Latimer and Donahue in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CAL Elementary School: 180. John Glenn Elementary School: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CAL Elementary School and John Glenn Elementary School rank in Iowa?
CAL Elementary School is 331st of 654 and John Glenn Elementary School is 262nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).