Irving Elementary School vs Wilder Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irving Elementary School
Indianola · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
Wilder Elementary School
Indianola · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
| Measure | Irving Elementary School Indianola, Iowa | Wilder Elementary School Indianola, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 654 | #303 of 654 |
| National rank | #1756 of 50,301 | #6913 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 395 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 67% |
| city | Indianola | Indianola |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irving Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 76.7).
- •Irving Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •Irving Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 65%).
- •Irving Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 36.2%).
- •Wilder Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.6).
- •Wilder Elementary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 395.
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 Irving Elementary School better than Wilder Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Irving Elementary School ranks higher (86.7 vs 76.7 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 Irving Elementary School and Wilder Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Indianola and Indianola in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irving Elementary School: 395. Wilder Elementary School: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irving Elementary School and Wilder Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Irving Elementary School is 71st of 654 and Wilder Elementary School is 303rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).