Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs vs Stanton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 296 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs
Nora Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
145 students
Stanton Elementary School
Stanton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
145 students
| Measure | Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs Nora Springs, Iowa | Stanton Elementary School Stanton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #267 of 654 | #251 of 654 |
| National rank | #6069 of 50,301 | #5808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 145 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 29.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 69.5% | 84.5% |
| city | Nora Springs | Stanton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.1 vs 78.6).
- •Stanton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 69.5%).
- •Stanton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 69.5%).
- •Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 35.2%).
- •Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 29.0).
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 School - Nora Springs better than Stanton Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs and Stanton Elementary School?
About 296 km in a straight line, between Nora Springs and Stanton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs: 145. Stanton Elementary School: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs and Stanton Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs is 267th of 654 and Stanton Elementary School is 251st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).