Bowman Woods Elementary School vs North Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 183 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowman Woods Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
413 students
North Ridge Elementary
Grimes · Public elementary · Grades K–4
412 students
| Measure | Bowman Woods Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | North Ridge Elementary Grimes, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #106 of 654 | #8 of 654 |
| National rank | #2470 of 50,301 | #626 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 413 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 94% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Grimes |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 84.9).
- •North Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 80%).
- •North Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •North Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 27.8%).
- •North Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 14.8).
- •Bowman Woods Elementary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 412.
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 Bowman Woods Elementary School better than North Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Ridge Elementary ranks higher (90.8 vs 84.9 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 Bowman Woods Elementary School and North Ridge Elementary?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Grimes in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Woods Elementary School: 413. North Ridge Elementary: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Woods Elementary School and North Ridge Elementary rank in Iowa?
Bowman Woods Elementary School is 106th of 654 and North Ridge Elementary is 8th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).