Bowman Woods Elementary School vs Novak Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.0 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
Novak Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades K–4
347 students
| Measure | Bowman Woods Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Novak Elementary School Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #106 of 654 | #104 of 654 |
| National rank | #2470 of 50,301 | #2373 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 413 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 73% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.9 vs 85.2).
- •Bowman Woods Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Bowman Woods Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Novak Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 27.8%).
- •Novak Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.8).
- •Bowman Woods Elementary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 347.
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 Novak Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bowman Woods Elementary School and Novak Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Woods Elementary School: 413. Novak Elementary School: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Woods Elementary School and Novak Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Bowman Woods Elementary School is 106th of 654 and Novak Elementary School is 104th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).