Dunkerton Elementary vs East Mills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 332 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunkerton Elementary
Dunkerton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
East Mills Elementary School
Malvern · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
214 students
| Measure | Dunkerton Elementary Dunkerton, Iowa | East Mills Elementary School Malvern, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #348 of 654 | #154 of 654 |
| National rank | #8315 of 50,301 | #3514 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 215 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 47.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| city | Dunkerton | Malvern |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Mills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 74.4).
- •East Mills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •East Mills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Dunkerton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 47.7%).
- •East Mills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.3).
- •Dunkerton Elementary is the larger school with 215 students compared with 214.
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 Dunkerton Elementary better than East Mills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), East Mills Elementary School ranks higher (82.7 vs 74.4 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 Dunkerton Elementary and East Mills Elementary School?
About 332 km in a straight line, between Dunkerton and Malvern in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunkerton Elementary: 215. East Mills Elementary School: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunkerton Elementary and East Mills Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Dunkerton Elementary is 348th of 654 and East Mills Elementary School is 154th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).