Central City Elementary School vs Colo-Nesco Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 146 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central City Elementary School
Central City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
170 students
Colo-Nesco Elementary School
Zearing · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
169 students
| Measure | Central City Elementary School Central City, Iowa | Colo-Nesco Elementary School Zearing, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #340 of 654 | #390 of 654 |
| National rank | #8127 of 50,301 | #9993 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 170 | 169 |
| Enrollment | 170 | 169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 84.5% |
| city | Central City | Zearing |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 71.9).
- •Colo-Nesco Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 62%).
- •Central City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54.5%).
- •Central City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 50.9%).
- •Central City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.1).
- •Central City Elementary School is the larger school with 170 students compared with 169.
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 Central City Elementary School better than Colo-Nesco Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central City Elementary School ranks higher (74.7 vs 71.9 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 Central City Elementary School and Colo-Nesco Elementary School?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Central City and Zearing in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central City Elementary School: 170. Colo-Nesco Elementary School: 169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central City Elementary School and Colo-Nesco Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Central City Elementary School is 340th of 654 and Colo-Nesco Elementary School is 390th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).