Heritage Elementary vs Mary Welsh Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 131 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
604 students
Mary Welsh Elementary
Williamsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
604 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary Ankeny, Iowa | Mary Welsh Elementary Williamsburg, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #520 of 654 | #65 of 654 |
| National rank | #16179 of 50,301 | #1678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 604 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 79% |
| Math proficiency | – | 81% |
| city | Ankeny | Williamsburg |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Welsh Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 62.9).
- •Mary Welsh Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 33.9%).
- •Mary Welsh Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.9).
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 Heritage Elementary better than Mary Welsh Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Welsh Elementary ranks higher (86.9 vs 62.9 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 Heritage Elementary and Mary Welsh Elementary?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and Williamsburg in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary: 604. Mary Welsh Elementary: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary and Mary Welsh Elementary rank in Iowa?
Heritage Elementary is 520th of 654 and Mary Welsh Elementary is 65th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).