Cora B Darling Elementary vs Tri-Center Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 374 km 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
Tri-Center Elementary School
Neola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
| Measure | Cora B Darling Elementary Postville, Iowa | Tri-Center Elementary School Neola, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #602 of 654 | #116 of 654 |
| National rank | #24595 of 50,301 | #2638 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 363 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.7% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 67% |
| city | Postville | Neola |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tri-Center Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 50.8).
- •Tri-Center Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Tri-Center Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 49%).
- •Tri-Center Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 83.7%).
- •Cora B Darling Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.7).
- •Tri-Center Elementary School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 363.
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 Tri-Center Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tri-Center Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 50.8 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 Cora B Darling Elementary and Tri-Center Elementary School?
About 374 km in a straight line, between Postville and Neola in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cora B Darling Elementary: 363. Tri-Center Elementary School: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cora B Darling Elementary and Tri-Center Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Cora B Darling Elementary is 602nd of 654 and Tri-Center Elementary School is 116th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).