Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School vs Louisa-Muscatine Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 262 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School
Clarion · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
469 students
Louisa-Muscatine Elementary
Letts · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
468 students
| Measure | Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School Clarion, Iowa | Louisa-Muscatine Elementary Letts, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #473 of 654 | #297 of 654 |
| National rank | #13636 of 50,301 | #6760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 469 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| city | Clarion | Letts |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Louisa-Muscatine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 66.7).
- •Louisa-Muscatine Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Louisa-Muscatine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Louisa-Muscatine Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 56.9%).
- •Louisa-Muscatine Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.4).
- •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 Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School better than Louisa-Muscatine Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Louisa-Muscatine Elementary ranks higher (76.9 vs 66.7 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 Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School and Louisa-Muscatine Elementary?
About 262 km in a straight line, between Clarion and Letts in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School: 469. Louisa-Muscatine Elementary: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School and Louisa-Muscatine Elementary rank in Iowa?
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School is 473rd of 654 and Louisa-Muscatine Elementary is 297th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).