Clay Elementary vs Willowbrook Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 3.3 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
Willowbrook Elementary
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
| Measure | Clay Elementary Altoona, Iowa | Willowbrook Elementary Altoona, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #281 of 654 | #271 of 654 |
| National rank | #6409 of 50,301 | #6171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 700 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| city | Altoona | Altoona |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (77.5 vs 78.0).
- •Willowbrook Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Clay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Clay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 53%).
- •Willowbrook Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.7).
- •Clay Elementary is the larger school with 700 students compared with 523.
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 Willowbrook Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clay Elementary and Willowbrook Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Altoona in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Elementary: 700. Willowbrook Elementary: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Elementary and Willowbrook Elementary rank in Iowa?
Clay Elementary is 281st of 654 and Willowbrook Elementary is 271st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).