Ballard West Elementary vs North Polk Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 9.0 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
North Polk Middle School
Alleman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
504 students
| Measure | Ballard West Elementary Slater, Iowa | North Polk Middle School Alleman, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #388 of 654 | #11 of 239 |
| National rank | #9910 of 50,301 | #345 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 451 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 91% |
| Math proficiency | – | 93% |
| city | Slater | Alleman |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Polk Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 72.0).
- •North Polk Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 18.8%).
- •Ballard West Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.8).
- •North Polk Middle School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 451.
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 North Polk Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Polk Middle School ranks higher (89.2 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 North Polk Middle School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Slater and Alleman in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard West Elementary: 451. North Polk Middle School: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard West Elementary and North Polk Middle School rank in Iowa?
Ballard West Elementary is 388th of 654 and North Polk Middle School is 11th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).