Dallas Center Elementary vs Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 238 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dallas Center Elementary
Dallas Center · Public elementary · Grades K–4
169 students
Valley Elementary School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
169 students
| Measure | Dallas Center Elementary Dallas Center, Iowa | Valley Elementary School Elgin, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #111 of 654 | #234 of 654 |
| National rank | #2558 of 50,301 | #5337 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 169 | 169 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| city | Dallas Center | Elgin |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dallas Center Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 79.4).
- •Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Dallas Center Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 36.7%).
- •Dallas Center Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 18.8).
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 Dallas Center Elementary better than Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dallas Center Elementary ranks higher (84.7 vs 79.4 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 Dallas Center Elementary and Valley Elementary School?
About 238 km in a straight line, between Dallas Center and Elgin in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dallas Center Elementary: 169. Valley Elementary School: 169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dallas Center Elementary and Valley Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Dallas Center Elementary is 111th of 654 and Valley Elementary School is 234th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).