Centennial Elementary vs Willowbrook Elementary
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.
Centennial Elementary
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
Willowbrook Elementary
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
| Measure | Centennial Elementary Altoona, Iowa | Willowbrook Elementary Altoona, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #88 of 654 | #271 of 654 |
| National rank | #2083 of 50,301 | #6171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 423 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 82% |
| city | Altoona | Altoona |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 78.0).
- •Willowbrook Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 71%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 53%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.4).
- •Willowbrook Elementary is the larger school with 523 students compared with 423.
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 Centennial Elementary better than Willowbrook Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Elementary ranks higher (85.8 vs 78.0 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 Centennial Elementary and Willowbrook Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Altoona in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elementary: 423. Willowbrook Elementary: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elementary and Willowbrook Elementary rank in Iowa?
Centennial Elementary is 88th of 654 and Willowbrook Elementary is 271st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).