Clear Creek Elementary School vs Denison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 203 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clear Creek Elementary School
Clear Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
685 students
Denison Elementary School
Denison · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
691 students
| Measure | Clear Creek Elementary School Clear Lake, Iowa | Denison Elementary School Denison, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #368 of 654 | #556 of 654 |
| National rank | #8965 of 50,301 | #18836 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 685 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| city | Clear Lake | Denison |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clear Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 59.0).
- •Clear Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Clear Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •Clear Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 56.3%).
- •Denison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.6).
- •Denison Elementary School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 685.
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 Clear Creek Elementary School better than Denison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Clear Creek Elementary School ranks higher (73.4 vs 59.0 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 Clear Creek Elementary School and Denison Elementary School?
About 203 km in a straight line, between Clear Lake and Denison in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clear Creek Elementary School: 685. Denison Elementary School: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clear Creek Elementary School and Denison Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Clear Creek Elementary School is 368th of 654 and Denison Elementary School is 556th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).