Denison Elementary School vs Spalding Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 98 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denison Elementary School
Denison · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
691 students
Spalding Park Elementary
Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
683 students
| Measure | Denison Elementary School Denison, Iowa | Spalding Park Elementary Sioux City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #556 of 654 | #523 of 654 |
| National rank | #18836 of 50,301 | #16342 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 691 | 683 |
| Enrollment | 691 | 683 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Denison | Sioux City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spalding Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 59.0).
- •Spalding Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Spalding Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Denison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 63.7%).
- •Denison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.9).
- •Denison Elementary School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 683.
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 Denison Elementary School better than Spalding Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Spalding Park Elementary ranks higher (62.7 vs 59.0 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 Denison Elementary School and Spalding Park Elementary?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Denison and Sioux City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denison Elementary School: 691. Spalding Park Elementary: 683. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denison Elementary School and Spalding Park Elementary rank in Iowa?
Denison Elementary School is 556th of 654 and Spalding Park Elementary is 523rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).