Early Childhood Center vs East Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 80 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Childhood Center
Independence · Public other · Grades PK–PK
46 students
East Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–2
265 students
| Measure | Early Childhood Center Independence, Iowa | East Elementary School Independence, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #387 of 654 |
| National rank | – | #9850 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 46 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 46 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 46.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 40%).
- •East Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 46.0).
- •East Elementary School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 46.
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 East Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Early Childhood Center and East Elementary School?
About 80 m in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Childhood Center: 46. East Elementary School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Childhood Center and East Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Early Childhood Center is unranked and East Elementary School is 387th of 654 among other schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).