Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center vs West Central PK - 8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 140 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center
Calamus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
236 students
West Central PK - 8 School
Maynard · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
236 students
| Measure | Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center Calamus, Iowa | West Central PK - 8 School Maynard, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #227 of 654 | #429 of 654 |
| National rank | #5234 of 50,301 | #11577 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 236 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Calamus | Maynard |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 69.7).
- •Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 50.4%).
- •Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.9).
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 Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center better than West Central PK - 8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center ranks higher (79.5 vs 69.7 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 Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center and West Central PK - 8 School?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Calamus and Maynard in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center: 236. West Central PK - 8 School: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center and West Central PK - 8 School rank in Iowa?
Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center is 227th of 654 and West Central PK - 8 School is 429th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).