Davis Elementary School vs East Mills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 252 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davis Elementary School
Grinnell · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
213 students
East Mills Elementary School
Malvern · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
214 students
| Measure | Davis Elementary School Grinnell, Iowa | East Mills Elementary School Malvern, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #201 of 654 | #154 of 654 |
| National rank | #4759 of 50,301 | #3514 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 213 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 47.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 77% |
| city | Grinnell | Malvern |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Mills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 80.4).
- •Davis Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Davis Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Davis Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 47.7%).
- •East Mills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 16.4).
- •East Mills Elementary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 213.
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 Davis Elementary School better than East Mills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), East Mills Elementary School ranks higher (82.7 vs 80.4 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 Davis Elementary School and East Mills Elementary School?
About 252 km in a straight line, between Grinnell and Malvern in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis Elementary School: 213. East Mills Elementary School: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis Elementary School and East Mills Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Davis Elementary School is 201st of 654 and East Mills Elementary School is 154th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).