Morningside Elementary vs Rock Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 239 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morningside Elementary
Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
Rock Creek Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
639 students
| Measure | Morningside Elementary Sioux City, Iowa | Rock Creek Elementary Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #378 of 654 | #124 of 654 |
| National rank | #9461 of 50,301 | #2728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 645 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 86% |
| city | Sioux City | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 72.7).
- •Rock Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 76%).
- •Rock Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 71%).
- •Rock Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 62.8%).
- •Morningside Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.6).
- •Morningside Elementary is the larger school with 645 students compared with 639.
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 Morningside Elementary better than Rock Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Creek Elementary ranks higher (84.4 vs 72.7 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 Morningside Elementary and Rock Creek Elementary?
About 239 km in a straight line, between Sioux City and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morningside Elementary: 645. Rock Creek Elementary: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morningside Elementary and Rock Creek Elementary rank in Iowa?
Morningside Elementary is 378th of 654 and Rock Creek Elementary is 124th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).