Ekstrand Elementary School vs Waterford Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 273 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ekstrand Elementary School
De Witt · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
464 students
Waterford Elementary School
Urbandale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
| Measure | Ekstrand Elementary School De Witt, Iowa | Waterford Elementary School Urbandale, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #112 of 654 | #311 of 654 |
| National rank | #2560 of 50,301 | #7295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 464 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 77% | – |
| city | De Witt | Urbandale |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ekstrand Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 76.1).
- •Waterford Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 30.2%).
- •Ekstrand Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.5).
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 Ekstrand Elementary School better than Waterford Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ekstrand Elementary School ranks higher (84.7 vs 76.1 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 Ekstrand Elementary School and Waterford Elementary School?
About 273 km in a straight line, between De Witt and Urbandale in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ekstrand Elementary School: 464. Waterford Elementary School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ekstrand Elementary School and Waterford Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Ekstrand Elementary School is 112th of 654 and Waterford Elementary School is 311th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).