Ballard West Elementary vs Hunt Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 237 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard West Elementary
Slater · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
451 students
Hunt Elementary School
Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
| Measure | Ballard West Elementary Slater, Iowa | Hunt Elementary School Sioux City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #388 of 654 | #622 of 654 |
| National rank | #9910 of 50,301 | #27761 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 451 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Slater | Sioux City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard West Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 46.2).
- •Ballard West Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 92.9%).
- •Hunt Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.6).
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 Ballard West Elementary better than Hunt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard West Elementary ranks higher (72.0 vs 46.2 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 Ballard West Elementary and Hunt Elementary School?
About 237 km in a straight line, between Slater and Sioux City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard West Elementary: 451. Hunt Elementary School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard West Elementary and Hunt Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Ballard West Elementary is 388th of 654 and Hunt Elementary School is 622nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).