Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus vs Harding 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 Springs Elementary Manly Campus
Manly · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
143 students
Harding Elementary School
Mason City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
387 students
| Measure | Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus Manly, Iowa | Harding Elementary School Mason City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #325 of 654 | #613 of 654 |
| National rank | #7643 of 50,301 | #26549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 143 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 32% |
| city | Manly | Mason City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 47.9).
- •Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 32%).
- •Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 52%).
- •Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 45.2%).
- •Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.9).
- •Harding Elementary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 143.
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 Harding Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus ranks higher (75.5 vs 47.9 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 Harding Elementary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Manly and Mason City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus: 143. Harding Elementary School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus and Harding Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus is 325th of 654 and Harding Elementary School is 613th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).