Glidden-Ralston Elementary School vs North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 161 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School
Glidden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
227 students
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center
Buffalo Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students
| Measure | Glidden-Ralston Elementary School Glidden, Iowa | North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center Buffalo Center, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #305 of 654 | #381 of 654 |
| National rank | #7059 of 50,301 | #9525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 227 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.7% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Glidden | Buffalo Center |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glidden-Ralston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 72.6).
- •North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Glidden-Ralston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 39.2%).
- •Glidden-Ralston Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.5).
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 Glidden-Ralston Elementary School better than North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center?
On the Success Index (US), Glidden-Ralston Elementary School ranks higher (76.4 vs 72.6 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 Glidden-Ralston Elementary School and North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Glidden and Buffalo Center in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School: 227. North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glidden-Ralston Elementary School and North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center rank in Iowa?
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School is 305th of 654 and North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center is 381st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).