South Central Calhoun Elementary School vs Sunnyside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 339 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Central Calhoun Elementary School
Rockwell City · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
299 students
Sunnyside Elementary School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades K–4
298 students
| Measure | South Central Calhoun Elementary School Rockwell City, Iowa | Sunnyside Elementary School Burlington, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 654 | #540 of 654 |
| National rank | #5877 of 50,301 | #17547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 299 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| city | Rockwell City | Burlington |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Central Calhoun Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 61.0).
- •South Central Calhoun Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •South Central Calhoun Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •South Central Calhoun Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 56%).
- •Sunnyside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.0).
- •South Central Calhoun Elementary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 298.
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 South Central Calhoun Elementary School better than Sunnyside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Central Calhoun Elementary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 61.0 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 South Central Calhoun Elementary School and Sunnyside Elementary School?
About 339 km in a straight line, between Rockwell City and Burlington in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Central Calhoun Elementary School: 299. Sunnyside Elementary School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Central Calhoun Elementary School and Sunnyside Elementary School rank in Iowa?
South Central Calhoun Elementary School is 254th of 654 and Sunnyside Elementary School is 540th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).