Irving Elementary School vs West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irving Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
West High School
Waterloo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,696 students
| Measure | Irving Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa | West High School Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #643 of 654 | #294 of 319 |
| National rank | #34448 of 50,301 | #7198 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 353 | 1,696 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 1,696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 54% |
| city | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 36.3).
- •West High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 38%).
- •West High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •West High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 89.2%).
- •Irving Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 17.0).
- •West High School is the larger school with 1,696 students compared with 353.
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 West High School?
On the Success Index (US), West High School ranks higher (54.5 vs 36.3 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 Irving Elementary School and West High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irving Elementary School: 353. West High School: 1,696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irving Elementary School and West High School rank in Iowa?
Irving Elementary School is 643rd of 654 and West High School is 294th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).