Dayton Center vs Johnson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 132 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton Center
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
200 students
Johnson Elementary
Spencer · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
201 students
| Measure | Dayton Center Dayton, Iowa | Johnson Elementary Spencer, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 654 | #507 of 654 |
| National rank | #3828 of 50,301 | #15453 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 200 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Dayton | Spencer |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dayton Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 64.0).
- •Dayton Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 53.2%).
- •Johnson Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.5).
- •Johnson Elementary is the larger school with 201 students compared with 200.
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 Dayton Center better than Johnson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dayton Center ranks higher (82.1 vs 64.0 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 Dayton Center and Johnson Elementary?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Spencer in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Center: 200. Johnson Elementary: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Center and Johnson Elementary rank in Iowa?
Dayton Center is 173rd of 654 and Johnson Elementary is 507th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).