Dayton Center vs Stratford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 12 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
Stratford Elementary
Stratford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
74 students
| Measure | Dayton Center Dayton, Iowa | Stratford Elementary Stratford, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #173 of 654 | #370 of 654 |
| National rank | #3828 of 50,301 | #9147 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 200 | 74 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 74 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 64.5% |
| city | Dayton | Stratford |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dayton Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 73.2).
- •Dayton Center does better on math proficiency (82% vs 64.5%).
- •Dayton Center does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 64.5%).
- •Stratford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 51%).
- •Stratford Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.5).
- •Dayton Center is the larger school with 200 students compared with 74.
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 Stratford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dayton Center ranks higher (82.1 vs 73.2 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 Stratford Elementary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Stratford in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Center: 200. Stratford Elementary: 74. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Center and Stratford Elementary rank in Iowa?
Dayton Center is 173rd of 654 and Stratford Elementary is 370th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).