Rock Valley Elementary School vs Sawyer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 250 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rock Valley Elementary School
Rock Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
Sawyer Elementary School
Ames · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
| Measure | Rock Valley Elementary School Rock Valley, Iowa | Sawyer Elementary School Ames, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #284 of 654 | #318 of 654 |
| National rank | #6452 of 50,301 | #7475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 370 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| city | Rock Valley | Ames |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 75.8).
- •Rock Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Rock Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Sawyer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 68.6%).
- •Rock Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.2).
- •Sawyer Elementary School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 370.
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 Rock Valley Elementary School better than Sawyer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Valley Elementary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 75.8 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 Rock Valley Elementary School and Sawyer Elementary School?
About 250 km in a straight line, between Rock Valley and Ames in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rock Valley Elementary School: 370. Sawyer Elementary School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rock Valley Elementary School and Sawyer Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Rock Valley Elementary School is 284th of 654 and Sawyer Elementary School is 318th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).