Central Lee Elementary School vs Studebaker Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 204 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Lee Elementary School
Donnellson · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
564 students
Studebaker Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
561 students
| Measure | Central Lee Elementary School Donnellson, Iowa | Studebaker Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #324 of 654 | #621 of 654 |
| National rank | #7642 of 50,301 | #27718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 564 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 53% |
| city | Donnellson | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Lee Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 46.3).
- •Central Lee Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 53%).
- •Central Lee Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 45%).
- •Central Lee Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 86.3%).
- •Studebaker Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.8).
- •Central Lee Elementary School is the larger school with 564 students compared with 561.
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 Lee Elementary School better than Studebaker Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Lee Elementary School ranks higher (75.5 vs 46.3 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 Lee Elementary School and Studebaker Elementary School?
About 204 km in a straight line, between Donnellson and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Lee Elementary School: 564. Studebaker Elementary School: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Lee Elementary School and Studebaker Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Central Lee Elementary School is 324th of 654 and Studebaker Elementary School is 621st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).