Empowering Excellence Charter School vs Kenwood Leadership Academy School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empowering Excellence Charter School
Cedar Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
120 students
Kenwood Leadership Academy School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
| Measure | Empowering Excellence Charter School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Kenwood Leadership Academy School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 319 | #554 of 654 |
| National rank | #14981 of 16,910 | #18723 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 120 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 120 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 120.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenwood Leadership Academy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 21.8).
- •Kenwood Leadership Academy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 86.7%).
- •Kenwood Leadership Academy School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 120.0).
- •Kenwood Leadership Academy School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 120.
- •Empowering Excellence Charter School is a charter school while Kenwood Leadership Academy School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Empowering Excellence Charter School better than Kenwood Leadership Academy School?
On the Success Index (US), Kenwood Leadership Academy School ranks higher (59.2 vs 21.8 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 Empowering Excellence Charter School and Kenwood Leadership Academy School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empowering Excellence Charter School: 120. Kenwood Leadership Academy School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empowering Excellence Charter School and Kenwood Leadership Academy School rank in Iowa?
Empowering Excellence Charter School is 319th of 319 and Kenwood Leadership Academy School is 554th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).