West Willow Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405 · Cedar Rapids Comm School District
#338 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#7996 of 50,301 nationally
About West Willow Elementary School
West Willow Elementary School is a public elementary located in Cedar Rapids, in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 555 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 338th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 555.
There are 40 schools in Cedar Rapids; West Willow Elementary School ranks 12th of 36 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)49.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Willow Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Willow Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Truman Early Learning Center
Cedar Rapids · Public other · Grades PK–PK
279 students · 1.3 km away
Taft Middle School
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students · 1.5 km away
Hoover Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students · 2.3 km away
Maple Grove Elementary
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students · 3.0 km away
Madison Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
153 students · 3.9 km away
Van Buren Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students · 4.0 km away
Cleveland Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students · 4.1 km away
Thomas Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,501 students · 4.5 km away
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students · 5.2 km away
Harrison Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
277 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
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555 students
Washington Elementary School
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554 students
Edward White Elementary School
Eldridge · Public elementary · Grades K–6
556 students
Lakewood Elementary School
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
554 students
Orchard Hills Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
558 students
Crestview School of Inquiry
Clive · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
558 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Willow Elementary School a good school?
West Willow Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 75.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #338 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Willow Elementary School rank in Iowa?
West Willow Elementary School ranks #338 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #7996 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Willow Elementary School?
West Willow Elementary School had 555 students in 2025.
Is West Willow Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
West Willow Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Willow Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Willow Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.