Irving Elementary School vs West Monona Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 312 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 Monona Elementary
Onawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
| Measure | Irving Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa | West Monona Elementary Onawa, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #643 of 654 | #384 of 654 |
| National rank | #34448 of 50,301 | #9760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 353 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 57% |
| city | Waterloo | Onawa |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Monona Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 36.3).
- •West Monona Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •West Monona Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 36%).
- •West Monona Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 89.2%).
- •Irving Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.5).
- •Irving Elementary School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 352.
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 Monona Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Monona Elementary ranks higher (72.3 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 Monona Elementary?
About 312 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Onawa in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irving Elementary School: 353. West Monona Elementary: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irving Elementary School and West Monona Elementary rank in Iowa?
Irving Elementary School is 643rd of 654 and West Monona Elementary is 384th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).