Lucia Wallace Elementary School vs North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 43 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lucia Wallace Elementary School
Algona · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
226 students
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center
Buffalo Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students
| Measure | Lucia Wallace Elementary School Algona, Iowa | North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center Buffalo Center, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #190 of 654 | #381 of 654 |
| National rank | #4370 of 50,301 | #9525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 226 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 226 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Algona | Buffalo Center |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucia Wallace Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 72.6).
- •Lucia Wallace Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Lucia Wallace Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 39.4%).
- •Lucia Wallace Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.5).
- •North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center is the larger school with 227 students compared with 226.
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 Lucia Wallace Elementary School better than North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center?
On the Success Index (US), Lucia Wallace Elementary School ranks higher (81.1 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 Lucia Wallace Elementary School and North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Algona and Buffalo Center in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lucia Wallace Elementary School: 226. North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lucia Wallace Elementary School and North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center rank in Iowa?
Lucia Wallace Elementary School is 190th of 654 and North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center is 381st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).