Cherokee Elementary School vs Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 149 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Elementary School
Cherokee · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
468 students
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School
Clarion · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
469 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elementary School Cherokee, Iowa | Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School Clarion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #516 of 654 | #473 of 654 |
| National rank | #16025 of 50,301 | #13636 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 468 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Cherokee | Clarion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 63.1).
- •Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Cherokee Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 56.9%).
- •Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.2).
- •Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 468.
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 Cherokee Elementary School better than Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School ranks higher (66.7 vs 63.1 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 Cherokee Elementary School and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School?
About 149 km in a straight line, between Cherokee and Clarion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elementary School: 468. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elementary School and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Cherokee Elementary School is 516th of 654 and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School is 473rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).