Ironwood Elementary School vs Sweetwater School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ironwood Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
434 students
Sweetwater School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
483 students
| Measure | Ironwood Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona | Sweetwater School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #506 of 1,136 | #443 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #29067 of 50,301 | #25470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 434 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 44% |
| city | Phoenix | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sweetwater School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 44.3).
- •Ironwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 44%).
- •Ironwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Sweetwater School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 16.1).
- •Sweetwater School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 434.
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 Ironwood Elementary School better than Sweetwater School?
On the Success Index (US), Sweetwater School ranks higher (49.6 vs 44.3 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 Ironwood Elementary School and Sweetwater School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ironwood Elementary School: 434. Sweetwater School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ironwood Elementary School and Sweetwater School rank in Arizona?
Ironwood Elementary School is 506th of 1,136 and Sweetwater School is 443rd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).