Akron Westfield Elementary School vs Edmunds Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 276 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Akron Westfield Elementary School
Akron · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
258 students
Edmunds Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
259 students
| Measure | Akron Westfield Elementary School Akron, Iowa | Edmunds Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 654 | #648 of 654 |
| National rank | #866 of 50,301 | #36729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 258 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 42% |
| city | Akron | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Akron Westfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.6 vs 32.8).
- •Akron Westfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •Akron Westfield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 27%).
- •Akron Westfield Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 93.8%).
- •Edmunds Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.8).
- •Edmunds Elementary School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 258.
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 Akron Westfield Elementary School better than Edmunds Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Akron Westfield Elementary School ranks higher (89.6 vs 32.8 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 Akron Westfield Elementary School and Edmunds Elementary School?
About 276 km in a straight line, between Akron and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Akron Westfield Elementary School: 258. Edmunds Elementary School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Akron Westfield Elementary School and Edmunds Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Akron Westfield Elementary School is 18th of 654 and Edmunds Elementary School is 648th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).