Clay Elementary vs Waukee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay Elementary
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
Waukee Elementary School
Waukee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
706 students
| Measure | Clay Elementary Altoona, Iowa | Waukee Elementary School Waukee, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #281 of 654 | #74 of 654 |
| National rank | #6409 of 50,301 | #1842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 700 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| city | Altoona | Waukee |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waukee Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 77.5).
- •Waukee Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Waukee Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 75%).
- •Waukee Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 36.1%).
- •Waukee Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.7).
- •Waukee Elementary School is the larger school with 706 students compared with 700.
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 Clay Elementary better than Waukee Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Waukee Elementary School ranks higher (86.5 vs 77.5 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 Clay Elementary and Waukee Elementary School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Waukee in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Elementary: 700. Waukee Elementary School: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Elementary and Waukee Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Clay Elementary is 281st of 654 and Waukee Elementary School is 74th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).