Colo-Nesco Elementary School vs Dallas Center Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 77 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colo-Nesco Elementary School
Zearing · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
169 students
Dallas Center Elementary
Dallas Center · Public elementary · Grades K–4
169 students
| Measure | Colo-Nesco Elementary School Zearing, Iowa | Dallas Center Elementary Dallas Center, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #390 of 654 | #111 of 654 |
| National rank | #9993 of 50,301 | #2558 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 169 | 169 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 77% |
| city | Zearing | Dallas Center |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dallas Center Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 71.9).
- •Colo-Nesco Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 77%).
- •Dallas Center Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 54.5%).
- •Dallas Center Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 50.9%).
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 Colo-Nesco Elementary School better than Dallas Center Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dallas Center Elementary ranks higher (84.7 vs 71.9 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 Colo-Nesco Elementary School and Dallas Center Elementary?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Zearing and Dallas Center in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colo-Nesco Elementary School: 169. Dallas Center Elementary: 169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colo-Nesco Elementary School and Dallas Center Elementary rank in Iowa?
Colo-Nesco Elementary School is 390th of 654 and Dallas Center Elementary is 111th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).