Clyde D Mease Elementary School vs Taft Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clyde D Mease Elementary School
Dakota City · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
139 students
Taft Elementary School
Humboldt · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
369 students
| Measure | Clyde D Mease Elementary School Dakota City, Iowa | Taft Elementary School Humboldt, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #512 of 654 | #3 of 654 |
| National rank | #15772 of 50,301 | #428 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 139 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 139 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 87% |
| Math proficiency | – | 87% |
| city | Dakota City | Humboldt |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taft Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.9 vs 63.5).
- •Clyde D Mease Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 30.6%).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 19.9).
- •Taft Elementary School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 139.
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 Clyde D Mease Elementary School better than Taft Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Taft Elementary School ranks higher (91.9 vs 63.5 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 Clyde D Mease Elementary School and Taft Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dakota City and Humboldt in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clyde D Mease Elementary School: 139. Taft Elementary School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clyde D Mease Elementary School and Taft Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Clyde D Mease Elementary School is 512th of 654 and Taft Elementary School is 3rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).