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Caldwell, ID vs Bettendorf, IA

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Highlights
- Bettendorf spends 62.6% more per student than Caldwell.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.2% lower in Bettendorf than in Caldwell. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bettendorf had 16.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Caldwell
 Caldwell, IDBettendorf, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,502$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$7,772  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,161$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5234573
 Students per Counselor548  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
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 10 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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Reviews for Bettendorf    4 Reviews

Over 15 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 19 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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