Duncombe Elementary School vs Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 838 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duncombe Elementary School
Fort Dodge · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
438 students
Early Childhood Center
Fort Dodge · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
376 students
| Measure | Duncombe Elementary School Fort Dodge, Iowa | Early Childhood Center Fort Dodge, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #585 of 654 | #477 of 654 |
| National rank | #22213 of 50,301 | #13825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 438 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Fort Dodge | Fort Dodge |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 54.2).
- •Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 70.1%).
- •Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.6).
- •Duncombe Elementary School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 376.
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 Duncombe Elementary School better than Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Early Childhood Center ranks higher (66.4 vs 54.2 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 Duncombe Elementary School and Early Childhood Center?
About 838 m in a straight line, between Fort Dodge and Fort Dodge in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duncombe Elementary School: 438. Early Childhood Center: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duncombe Elementary School and Early Childhood Center rank in Iowa?
Duncombe Elementary School is 585th of 654 and Early Childhood Center is 477th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).