Atkins Elementary School vs West Willow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atkins Elementary School
Atkins · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
394 students
West Willow Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
| Measure | Atkins Elementary School Atkins, Iowa | West Willow Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #158 of 654 | #338 of 654 |
| National rank | #3609 of 50,301 | #7996 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 394 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Atkins | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atkins Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 75.0).
- •Atkins Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •West Willow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Atkins Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 49.9%).
- •Atkins Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.3).
- •West Willow Elementary School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 394.
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 Atkins Elementary School better than West Willow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Atkins Elementary School ranks higher (82.5 vs 75.0 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 Atkins Elementary School and West Willow Elementary School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Atkins and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atkins Elementary School: 394. West Willow Elementary School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atkins Elementary School and West Willow Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Atkins Elementary School is 158th of 654 and West Willow Elementary School is 338th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).