Central Lyon Elementary School vs Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 323 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Lyon Elementary School
Rock Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
431 students
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
| Measure | Central Lyon Elementary School Rock Rapids, Iowa | Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building Denver, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #145 of 654 | #27 of 654 |
| National rank | #3260 of 50,301 | #1115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 431 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 12.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 92% |
| city | Rock Rapids | Denver |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 83.2).
- •Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building does better on math proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 29.9%).
- •Central Lyon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.4).
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 Lyon Elementary School better than Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building?
On the Success Index (US), Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building ranks higher (88.6 vs 83.2 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 Lyon Elementary School and Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building?
About 323 km in a straight line, between Rock Rapids and Denver in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Lyon Elementary School: 431. Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Lyon Elementary School and Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building rank in Iowa?
Central Lyon Elementary School is 145th of 654 and Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building is 27th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).