Cooper Elementary School vs Duncombe Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooper Elementary School
Fort Dodge · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
231 students
Duncombe Elementary School
Fort Dodge · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
438 students
| Measure | Cooper Elementary School Fort Dodge, Iowa | Duncombe Elementary School Fort Dodge, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #499 of 654 | #585 of 654 |
| National rank | #15234 of 50,301 | #22213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 231 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Fort Dodge | Fort Dodge |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 54.2).
- •Cooper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Cooper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 70.1%).
- •Cooper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.6).
- •Duncombe Elementary School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 231.
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 Cooper Elementary School better than Duncombe Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cooper Elementary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 54.2 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 Cooper Elementary School and Duncombe Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Dodge and Fort Dodge in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Elementary School: 231. Duncombe Elementary School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Elementary School and Duncombe Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Cooper Elementary School is 499th of 654 and Duncombe Elementary School is 585th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).