Melcher-Dallas Elementary vs Schaller-Crestland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 221 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melcher-Dallas Elementary
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
157 students
Schaller-Crestland Elementary
Schaller · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
159 students
| Measure | Melcher-Dallas Elementary Dallas, Iowa | Schaller-Crestland Elementary Schaller, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #568 of 654 | #532 of 654 |
| National rank | #19796 of 50,301 | #17023 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 157 | 159 |
| Enrollment | 157 | 159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 54.5% |
| city | Dallas | Schaller |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schaller-Crestland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 57.7).
- •Schaller-Crestland Elementary does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 47%).
- •Schaller-Crestland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 52%).
- •Melcher-Dallas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 50.3%).
- •Schaller-Crestland Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.3).
- •Schaller-Crestland Elementary is the larger school with 159 students compared with 157.
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 Melcher-Dallas Elementary better than Schaller-Crestland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Schaller-Crestland Elementary ranks higher (61.7 vs 57.7 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 Melcher-Dallas Elementary and Schaller-Crestland Elementary?
About 221 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Schaller in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melcher-Dallas Elementary: 157. Schaller-Crestland Elementary: 159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melcher-Dallas Elementary and Schaller-Crestland Elementary rank in Iowa?
Melcher-Dallas Elementary is 568th of 654 and Schaller-Crestland Elementary is 532nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).