Fairview Elementary School vs Glidden-Ralston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elementary School
Carroll · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
419 students
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School
Glidden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
227 students
| Measure | Fairview Elementary School Carroll, Iowa | Glidden-Ralston Elementary School Glidden, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #466 of 654 | #305 of 654 |
| National rank | #13286 of 50,301 | #7059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 419 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Carroll | Glidden |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glidden-Ralston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 67.2).
- •Glidden-Ralston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 40.1%).
- •Glidden-Ralston Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.0).
- •Fairview Elementary School is the larger school with 419 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 Fairview Elementary School better than Glidden-Ralston Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Glidden-Ralston Elementary School ranks higher (76.4 vs 67.2 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 Fairview Elementary School and Glidden-Ralston Elementary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Carroll and Glidden in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elementary School: 419. Glidden-Ralston Elementary School: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elementary School and Glidden-Ralston Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Fairview Elementary School is 466th of 654 and Glidden-Ralston Elementary School is 305th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).