East Ridge Elementary vs Kirkwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Ridge Elementary
Coralville · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
442 students
Kirkwood Elementary School
Coralville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
| Measure | East Ridge Elementary Coralville, Iowa | Kirkwood Elementary School Coralville, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #504 of 654 | #628 of 654 |
| National rank | #15372 of 50,301 | #29744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 442 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 38% |
| city | Coralville | Coralville |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 43.3).
- •East Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 69.6%).
- •Kirkwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.8).
- •East Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 442 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 East Ridge Elementary better than Kirkwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), East Ridge Elementary ranks higher (64.1 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 East Ridge Elementary and Kirkwood Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Coralville and Coralville in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Ridge Elementary: 442. Kirkwood Elementary School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Ridge Elementary and Kirkwood Elementary School rank in Iowa?
East Ridge Elementary is 504th of 654 and Kirkwood Elementary School is 628th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).