Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus vs Creston Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 265 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus
Manly · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
143 students
Creston Early Childhood Center
Creston · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
142 students
| Measure | Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus Manly, Iowa | Creston Early Childhood Center Creston, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #325 of 654 | #467 of 654 |
| National rank | #7643 of 50,301 | #13349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 143 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | – |
| city | Manly | Creston |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 67.1).
- •Creston Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 43.4%).
- •Creston Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.0).
- •Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus is the larger school with 143 students compared with 142.
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 Springs Elementary Manly Campus better than Creston Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus ranks higher (75.5 vs 67.1 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 Springs Elementary Manly Campus and Creston Early Childhood Center?
About 265 km in a straight line, between Manly and Creston in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus: 143. Creston Early Childhood Center: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus and Creston Early Childhood Center rank in Iowa?
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus is 325th of 654 and Creston Early Childhood Center is 467th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).