Central Elementary vs Clayton Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Elkader · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
292 students
Clayton Ridge Elementary School
Garnavillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Elkader, Iowa | Clayton Ridge Elementary School Garnavillo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #449 of 654 | #63 of 654 |
| National rank | #12337 of 50,301 | #1665 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 292 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 82% |
| city | Elkader | Garnavillo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clayton Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 68.5).
- •Clayton Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 64.5%).
- •Clayton Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 64.5%).
- •Clayton Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 47.3%).
- •Clayton Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.4).
- •Clayton Ridge Elementary School is the larger school with 293 students compared with 292.
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 Clayton Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Clayton Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (86.9 vs 68.5 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 Clayton Ridge Elementary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Elkader and Garnavillo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 292. Clayton Ridge Elementary School: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Clayton Ridge Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Central Elementary is 449th of 654 and Clayton Ridge Elementary School is 63rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).