Colo-Nesco Elementary School vs Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 162 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
Valley Elementary School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
169 students
| Measure | Colo-Nesco Elementary School Zearing, Iowa | Valley Elementary School Elgin, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #390 of 654 | #234 of 654 |
| National rank | #9993 of 50,301 | #5337 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 169 | 169 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 82% |
| city | Zearing | Elgin |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 71.9).
- •Colo-Nesco Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 82%).
- •Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 54.5%).
- •Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 50.9%).
- •Colo-Nesco Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 18.8).
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 Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Elementary School ranks higher (79.4 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 Valley Elementary School?
About 162 km in a straight line, between Zearing and Elgin in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colo-Nesco Elementary School: 169. Valley Elementary School: 169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colo-Nesco Elementary School and Valley Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Colo-Nesco Elementary School is 390th of 654 and Valley Elementary School is 234th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).