Central DeWitt Intermediate School vs Ekstrand Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central DeWitt Intermediate School
DeWitt · Public middle · Grades 4–6
311 students
Ekstrand Elementary School
De Witt · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
464 students
| Measure | Central DeWitt Intermediate School DeWitt, Iowa | Ekstrand Elementary School De Witt, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #46 of 239 | #112 of 654 |
| National rank | #829 of 15,369 | #2560 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 311 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| city | DeWitt | De Witt |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.4 vs 84.7).
- •Ekstrand Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Ekstrand Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 33.1%).
- •Central DeWitt Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.6).
- •Ekstrand Elementary School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 311.
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 DeWitt Intermediate School better than Ekstrand Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central DeWitt Intermediate School and Ekstrand Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between DeWitt and De Witt in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central DeWitt Intermediate School: 311. Ekstrand Elementary School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central DeWitt Intermediate School and Ekstrand Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Central DeWitt Intermediate School is 46th of 239 and Ekstrand Elementary School is 112th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).