Central Elementary School vs Kirkwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Coralville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
Kirkwood Elementary School
Coralville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Coralville, Iowa | Kirkwood Elementary School Coralville, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 654 | #628 of 654 |
| National rank | #8565 of 50,301 | #29744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 343 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 38% |
| city | Coralville | Coralville |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 43.3).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 38%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 69.6%).
- •Kirkwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.8).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 270.
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 Central Elementary School better than Kirkwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (74.0 vs 43.3 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 Central Elementary School and Kirkwood Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Coralville and Coralville in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 343. Kirkwood Elementary School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Kirkwood Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Central Elementary School is 356th of 654 and Kirkwood Elementary School is 628th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).