Ballard West Elementary vs Madrid Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 12 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
Madrid Elementary School
Madrid · Public elementary · Grades K–5
259 students
| Measure | Ballard West Elementary Slater, Iowa | Madrid Elementary School Madrid, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #388 of 654 | #273 of 654 |
| National rank | #9910 of 50,301 | #6200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 451 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 22.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Slater | Madrid |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madrid Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 72.0).
- •Ballard West Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 22.8%).
- •Madrid Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.6).
- •Ballard West Elementary is the larger school with 451 students compared with 259.
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 Madrid Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Madrid Elementary School ranks higher (77.9 vs 72.0 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 Ballard West Elementary and Madrid Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Slater and Madrid in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard West Elementary: 451. Madrid Elementary School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard West Elementary and Madrid Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Ballard West Elementary is 388th of 654 and Madrid Elementary School is 273rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).