Grant Ragan Elementary School vs Northwest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Ragan Elementary School
Waukee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
666 students
Northwest High School
Waukee · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,574 students
| Measure | Grant Ragan Elementary School Waukee, Iowa | Northwest High School Waukee, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 654 | #249 of 319 |
| National rank | #1120 of 50,301 | #4467 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 666 | 1,574 |
| Enrollment | 666 | 1,574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 11.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | – |
| Math proficiency | 92% | – |
| city | Waukee | Waukee |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grant Ragan Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 65.3).
- •Northwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 28.2%).
- •Grant Ragan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 21.6).
- •Northwest High School is the larger school with 1,574 students compared with 666.
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 Grant Ragan Elementary School better than Northwest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Grant Ragan Elementary School ranks higher (88.6 vs 65.3 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 Grant Ragan Elementary School and Northwest High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Waukee and Waukee in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Ragan Elementary School: 666. Northwest High School: 1,574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Ragan Elementary School and Northwest High School rank in Iowa?
Grant Ragan Elementary School is 28th of 654 and Northwest High School is 249th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).