Crossroads Park Elementary School vs Westridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crossroads Park Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–6
530 students
Westridge Elementary
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
744 students
| Measure | Crossroads Park Elementary School West Des Moines, Iowa | Westridge Elementary West Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #295 of 654 | #200 of 654 |
| National rank | #6742 of 50,301 | #4741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 530 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.5% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 88% |
| city | West Des Moines | West Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 76.9).
- •Westridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 80%).
- •Westridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 74%).
- •Westridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 51.5%).
- •Crossroads Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.2).
- •Westridge Elementary is the larger school with 744 students compared with 530.
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 Crossroads Park Elementary School better than Westridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westridge Elementary ranks higher (80.5 vs 76.9 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 Crossroads Park Elementary School and Westridge Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between West Des Moines and West Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crossroads Park Elementary School: 530. Westridge Elementary: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crossroads Park Elementary School and Westridge Elementary rank in Iowa?
Crossroads Park Elementary School is 295th of 654 and Westridge Elementary is 200th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).