Clay Elementary vs Four Mile Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay Elementary
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
Four Mile Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Clay Elementary Altoona, Iowa | Four Mile Elementary Pleasant Hill, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #281 of 654 | #121 of 654 |
| National rank | #6409 of 50,301 | #2714 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 700 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 86% |
| city | Altoona | Pleasant Hill |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Four Mile Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 77.5).
- •Four Mile Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Four Mile Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 75%).
- •Clay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 37.8%).
- •Four Mile Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.7).
- •Clay Elementary is the larger school with 700 students compared with 495.
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 Clay Elementary better than Four Mile Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Four Mile Elementary ranks higher (84.4 vs 77.5 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 Clay Elementary and Four Mile Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Pleasant Hill in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Elementary: 700. Four Mile Elementary: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Elementary and Four Mile Elementary rank in Iowa?
Clay Elementary is 281st of 654 and Four Mile Elementary is 121st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).