St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS vs Storm Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS
Storm Lake · Charter high · Grades 12–12
50 students
Storm Lake Elementary
Storm Lake · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
822 students
| Measure | St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS Storm Lake, Iowa | Storm Lake Elementary Storm Lake, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #630 of 654 |
| National rank | – | #30725 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 12–12 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 50 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 50 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | – | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 48% |
| city | Storm Lake | Storm Lake |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 41.9).
- •St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 75.4%).
- •Storm Lake Elementary is the larger school with 822 students compared with 50.
- •St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS is a charter school while Storm Lake Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS better than Storm Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS ranks higher (60.4 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 St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS and Storm Lake Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Storm Lake and Storm Lake in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS: 50. Storm Lake Elementary: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS and Storm Lake Elementary rank in Iowa?
St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS is unranked and Storm Lake Elementary is 630th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).