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Bettendorf, IA vs Caldwell, ID

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Highlights
- Caldwell spends 38.5% less per student than Bettendorf.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.3% higher in Caldwell than in Bettendorf. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Caldwell had 14.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bettendorf
 Bettendorf, IACaldwell, IDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,302$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,412  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,542$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.03  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16094573
 Students per Counselor375  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.51.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Bettendorf    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

very low crime, great schools, housing costs-a decent house for family of 5 is around  More

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We are thinking of moving to the area (Iowa). I am an NC native, although we feel the need to move out due to huge influx of newcomers in this area from the northeast  More

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Over 18 years ago

We moved to Bettendorf when our son was in elementary school based on favorable comments about the schools from several friends in similar stages in their lives. We  More

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Reviews for Caldwell    6 Reviews

I love where we live! Indian Creek Plaza and the renovation of downtown has all been incredible for our community. So many family-friendly events all throughout the  More

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I’ve lived in this city for 2 1/2 years, It is a very livable community. It is a very diverse city with a large Latino population and a agricultural heritage. The  More

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Over 9 years ago

Looks like there are not a lot of Doctors for the amount of people living there. Do you have to got to Boise to get good Heath care? How about the local hospital? Any  More

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