Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School vs North Tama Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School
Dysart · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
219 students
North Tama Elementary
Traer · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
276 students
| Measure | Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School Dysart, Iowa | North Tama Elementary Traer, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #38 of 654 | #285 of 654 |
| National rank | #1265 of 50,301 | #6494 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 219 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| city | Dysart | Traer |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 77.4).
- •Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 43.5%).
- •Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.1).
- •North Tama Elementary is the larger school with 276 students compared with 219.
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 Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School better than North Tama Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School ranks higher (88.1 vs 77.4 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 Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School and North Tama Elementary?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Dysart and Traer in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School: 219. North Tama Elementary: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School and North Tama Elementary rank in Iowa?
Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School is 38th of 654 and North Tama Elementary is 285th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).