Creston Elementary School vs Lincoln Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 227 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creston Elementary School
Creston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
416 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
416 students
| Measure | Creston Elementary School Creston, Iowa | Lincoln Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #424 of 654 | #249 of 654 |
| National rank | #11449 of 50,301 | #5677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 416 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 70% |
| city | Creston | Cedar Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 69.8).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 56.3%).
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 Creston Elementary School better than Lincoln Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 69.8 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 Creston Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Creston and Cedar Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creston Elementary School: 416. Lincoln Elementary School: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creston Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Creston Elementary School is 424th of 654 and Lincoln Elementary School is 249th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).