Corning Elementary School vs Durant Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 300 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corning Elementary School
Corning · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
210 students
Durant Elementary School
Sumner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
209 students
| Measure | Corning Elementary School Corning, Iowa | Durant Elementary School Sumner, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #175 of 654 | #243 of 654 |
| National rank | #3938 of 50,301 | #5544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 210 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| city | Corning | Sumner |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Corning Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 79.0).
- •Durant Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Corning Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Durant Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 44.3%).
- •Corning Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.9).
- •Corning Elementary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 209.
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 Corning Elementary School better than Durant Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Corning Elementary School ranks higher (81.9 vs 79.0 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 Corning Elementary School and Durant Elementary School?
About 300 km in a straight line, between Corning and Sumner in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corning Elementary School: 210. Durant Elementary School: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corning Elementary School and Durant Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Corning Elementary School is 175th of 654 and Durant Elementary School is 243rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).