Cora B Darling Elementary vs Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Post St/REC Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 190 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cora B Darling Elementary
Postville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
363 students
Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Post St/REC Center
Postville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
14 students
| Measure | Cora B Darling Elementary Postville, Iowa | Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Post St/REC Center Postville, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #602 of 654 | – |
| National rank | #24595 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 363 | 14 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 14 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.7% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | – |
| Math proficiency | 51% | – |
| city | Postville | Postville |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Post St/REC Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 83.7%).
- •Cora B Darling Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.0).
- •Cora B Darling Elementary is the larger school with 363 students compared with 14.
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 Cora B Darling Elementary better than Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Post St/REC Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cora B Darling Elementary and Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Post St/REC Center?
About 190 m in a straight line, between Postville and Postville in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cora B Darling Elementary: 363. Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Post St/REC Center: 14. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cora B Darling Elementary and Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Post St/REC Center rank in Iowa?
Cora B Darling Elementary is 602nd of 654 and Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Post St/REC Center is unranked among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).