Dunkerton Elementary vs Jesup Elementary School
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.
Dunkerton Elementary
Dunkerton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
Jesup Elementary School
Jesup · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
412 students
| Measure | Dunkerton Elementary Dunkerton, Iowa | Jesup Elementary School Jesup, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #348 of 654 | #393 of 654 |
| National rank | #8315 of 50,301 | #10007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 215 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Dunkerton | Jesup |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunkerton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 71.9).
- •Dunkerton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Jesup Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 38.6%).
- •Dunkerton Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.5).
- •Jesup Elementary School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 215.
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 Jesup Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dunkerton Elementary ranks higher (74.4 vs 71.9 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 Jesup Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Dunkerton and Jesup in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunkerton Elementary: 215. Jesup Elementary School: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunkerton Elementary and Jesup Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Dunkerton Elementary is 348th of 654 and Jesup Elementary School is 393rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).