Emerson Elementary School vs North Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 178 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elementary School
Indianola · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
North Ridge Elementary
Waverly · Public elementary · Grades K–4
397 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary School Indianola, Iowa | North Ridge Elementary Waverly, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #68 of 654 | #337 of 654 |
| National rank | #1704 of 50,301 | #7914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 396 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | – |
| Math proficiency | 79% | – |
| city | Indianola | Waverly |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 75.1).
- •North Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 27.3%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.7).
- •North Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 397 students compared with 396.
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 Emerson Elementary School better than North Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elementary School ranks higher (86.8 vs 75.1 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 Emerson Elementary School and North Ridge Elementary?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Indianola and Waverly in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary School: 396. North Ridge Elementary: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary School and North Ridge Elementary rank in Iowa?
Emerson Elementary School is 68th of 654 and North Ridge Elementary is 337th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).