Bowman Woods Elementary School vs Parkview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.4 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
Parkview Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
267 students
| Measure | Bowman Woods Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Parkview Elementary School Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 654 | #457 of 654 |
| National rank | #2470 of 50,301 | #12963 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 413 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | – |
| Math proficiency | 80% | – |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowman Woods Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 67.7).
- •Bowman Woods Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 42.3%).
- •Parkview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
- •Bowman Woods Elementary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 267.
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 Parkview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bowman Woods Elementary School ranks higher (84.9 vs 67.7 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 Parkview Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowman Woods Elementary School: 413. Parkview Elementary School: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowman Woods Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Bowman Woods Elementary School is 106th of 654 and Parkview Elementary School is 457th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).