Gilbert Elementary School vs Northwood Pre-School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilbert Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
409 students
Northwood Pre-School
Ames · Public other · Grades PK–PK
244 students
| Measure | Gilbert Elementary School Gilbert, Iowa | Northwood Pre-School Ames, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #385 of 654 | – |
| National rank | #9781 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 409 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.4% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Gilbert | Ames |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilbert Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.4% vs 41%).
- •Gilbert Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 24.4).
- •Gilbert Elementary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 244.
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 Gilbert Elementary School better than Northwood Pre-School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gilbert Elementary School and Northwood Pre-School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Gilbert and Ames in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilbert Elementary School: 409. Northwood Pre-School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilbert Elementary School and Northwood Pre-School rank in Iowa?
Gilbert Elementary School is 385th of 654 and Northwood Pre-School is unranked among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).