Dexter Elementary School vs Stuart Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dexter Elementary School
Dexter · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
186 students
Stuart Elementary School
Stuart · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
211 students
| Measure | Dexter Elementary School Dexter, Iowa | Stuart Elementary School Stuart, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #404 of 654 | #174 of 654 |
| National rank | #10577 of 50,301 | #3924 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 186 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 87% |
| city | Dexter | Stuart |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stuart Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 71.0).
- •Stuart Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Stuart Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Stuart Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 43.5%).
- •Stuart Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.3).
- •Stuart Elementary School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 186.
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 Dexter Elementary School better than Stuart Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Stuart Elementary School ranks higher (82.0 vs 71.0 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 Dexter Elementary School and Stuart Elementary School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Dexter and Stuart in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dexter Elementary School: 186. Stuart Elementary School: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dexter Elementary School and Stuart Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Dexter Elementary School is 404th of 654 and Stuart Elementary School is 174th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).