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Bettendorf, IA vs Chesterfield, MO

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- Chesterfield spends 3.3% more per student than Bettendorf.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.8% lower in Chesterfield than in Bettendorf. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chesterfield had 1.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Bettendorf
 Bettendorf, IAChesterfield, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,953$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,412  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,927$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.03  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6324573
 Students per Counselor375  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.51.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%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 Chesterfield    7 Reviews

I've lived in St. Louis for roughly ten years and I grew up in the surrounding area. I do not recommend St. Louis to live for two reasons: crime and the weather. A lot  More

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Over 17 years ago

The climate in Chesterfield is moderate winters, hot humid summers. The best season is spring and the worst season is winter. The worst problem with the climate in  More

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Over 17 years ago

The good things about Chesterfield are relatively inexpensive cost combined with many things to do in the area and proximity to an airport. Unlike many areas growing  More

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