Perry Elementary vs Storm Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 129 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perry Elementary
Perry · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
816 students
Storm Lake Elementary
Storm Lake · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
822 students
| Measure | Perry Elementary Perry, Iowa | Storm Lake Elementary Storm Lake, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #488 of 654 | #630 of 654 |
| National rank | #14865 of 50,301 | #30725 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 816 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 816 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 48% |
| city | Perry | Storm Lake |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 41.9).
- •Perry Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 48%).
- •Perry Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 46%).
- •Perry Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 75.4%).
- •Perry Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.4).
- •Storm Lake Elementary is the larger school with 822 students compared with 816.
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 Perry Elementary better than Storm Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Perry Elementary ranks higher (64.9 vs 41.9 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 Perry Elementary and Storm Lake Elementary?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Perry and Storm Lake in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perry Elementary: 816. Storm Lake Elementary: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perry Elementary and Storm Lake Elementary rank in Iowa?
Perry Elementary is 488th of 654 and Storm Lake Elementary is 630th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).