Early Childhood Center vs Feelhaver Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Childhood Center
Fort Dodge · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
376 students
Feelhaver Elementary School
Fort Dodge · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
227 students
| Measure | Early Childhood Center Fort Dodge, Iowa | Feelhaver Elementary School Fort Dodge, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #477 of 654 | #425 of 654 |
| National rank | #13825 of 50,301 | #11456 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 376 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 33.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Fort Dodge | Fort Dodge |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Feelhaver Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 66.4).
- •Feelhaver Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 42%).
- •Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.5).
- •Early Childhood Center is the larger school with 376 students compared with 227.
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 Early Childhood Center better than Feelhaver Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Feelhaver Elementary School ranks higher (69.8 vs 66.4 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 Early Childhood Center and Feelhaver Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Fort Dodge and Fort Dodge in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Childhood Center: 376. Feelhaver Elementary School: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Childhood Center and Feelhaver Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Early Childhood Center is 477th of 654 and Feelhaver Elementary School is 425th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).