Central Elementary vs Central Middle School/High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Elkader · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
292 students
Central Middle School/High School
Elkader · Public high · Grades 7–12
182 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Elkader, Iowa | Central Middle School/High School Elkader, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #449 of 654 | #236 of 319 |
| National rank | #12337 of 50,301 | #3955 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 292 | 182 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 182 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 57% |
| city | Elkader | Elkader |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 67.4).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 57%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 62%).
- •Central Middle School/High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 47.3%).
- •Central Middle School/High School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.4).
- •Central Elementary is the larger school with 292 students compared with 182.
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 Elementary better than Central Middle School/High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (68.5 vs 67.4 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 Elementary and Central Middle School/High School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Elkader and Elkader in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 292. Central Middle School/High School: 182. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Central Middle School/High School rank in Iowa?
Central Elementary is 449th of 654 and Central Middle School/High School is 236th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).