Forest City Elementary School vs Roland-Story Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 119 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest City Elementary School
Forest City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
448 students
Roland-Story Elementary School
Story City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
446 students
| Measure | Forest City Elementary School Forest City, Iowa | Roland-Story Elementary School Story City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #128 of 654 | #37 of 654 |
| National rank | #2889 of 50,301 | #1250 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 448 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 87% |
| city | Forest City | Story City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roland-Story Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 84.0).
- •Roland-Story Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 73%).
- •Roland-Story Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 75%).
- •Roland-Story Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 35.9%).
- •Forest City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.4).
- •Forest City Elementary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 446.
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 Forest City Elementary School better than Roland-Story Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Roland-Story Elementary School ranks higher (88.2 vs 84.0 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 Forest City Elementary School and Roland-Story Elementary School?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Forest City and Story City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest City Elementary School: 448. Roland-Story Elementary School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest City Elementary School and Roland-Story Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Forest City Elementary School is 128th of 654 and Roland-Story Elementary School is 37th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).