Early Childhood Center vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 336 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
Jefferson Elementary School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | Early Childhood Center Fort Dodge, Iowa | Jefferson Elementary School Clinton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 654 | #495 of 654 |
| National rank | #13825 of 50,301 | #15178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 376 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Fort Dodge | Clinton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 64.4).
- •Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 69.7%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.9).
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 Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Early Childhood Center ranks higher (66.4 vs 64.4 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 Jefferson Elementary School?
About 336 km in a straight line, between Fort Dodge and Clinton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Childhood Center: 376. Jefferson Elementary School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Childhood Center and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Early Childhood Center is 477th of 654 and Jefferson Elementary School is 495th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).