Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School vs Creston Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 128 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School
Westside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
141 students
Creston Early Childhood Center
Creston · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
142 students
| Measure | Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School Westside, Iowa | Creston Early Childhood Center Creston, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 654 | #467 of 654 |
| National rank | #12329 of 50,301 | #13349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 141 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 141 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | – |
| city | Westside | Creston |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 67.1).
- •Creston Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 48.2%).
- •Creston Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.7).
- •Creston Early Childhood Center is the larger school with 142 students compared with 141.
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 Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School better than Creston Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School ranks higher (68.5 vs 67.1 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 Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School and Creston Early Childhood Center?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Westside and Creston in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School: 141. Creston Early Childhood Center: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School and Creston Early Childhood Center rank in Iowa?
Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School is 448th of 654 and Creston Early Childhood Center is 467th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).