Dayton Center vs Lincoln Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 255 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
Lincoln Elementary School
Mount Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
202 students
| Measure | Dayton Center Dayton, Iowa | Lincoln Elementary School Mount Pleasant, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #173 of 654 | #344 of 654 |
| National rank | #3828 of 50,301 | #8266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 1–2 |
| Students | 200 | 202 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| city | Dayton | Mount Pleasant |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dayton Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 74.5).
- •Dayton Center does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Dayton Center does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Dayton Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 51.5%).
- •Dayton Center does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.6).
- •Lincoln Elementary School is the larger school with 202 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 Lincoln Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dayton Center ranks higher (82.1 vs 74.5 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 Lincoln Elementary School?
About 255 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Mount Pleasant in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Center: 200. Lincoln Elementary School: 202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Center and Lincoln Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Dayton Center is 173rd of 654 and Lincoln Elementary School is 344th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).