Central Elementary vs Van Allen Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 258 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
Van Allen Elementary School
Chariton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
292 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Elkader, Iowa | Van Allen Elementary School Chariton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #449 of 654 | #506 of 654 |
| National rank | #12337 of 50,301 | #15411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 292 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 65% |
| city | Elkader | Chariton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 64.1).
- •Van Allen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 64.5%).
- •Van Allen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 64.5%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 59.9%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.2).
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 Van Allen Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (68.5 vs 64.1 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 Van Allen Elementary School?
About 258 km in a straight line, between Elkader and Chariton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 292. Van Allen Elementary School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Van Allen Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Central Elementary is 449th of 654 and Van Allen Elementary School is 506th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).