James Van Allen Elementary School vs Wickham Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Van Allen Elementary School
North Liberty · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Wickham Elementary
Coralville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
| Measure | James Van Allen Elementary School North Liberty, Iowa | Wickham Elementary Coralville, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #147 of 654 | #56 of 654 |
| National rank | #3336 of 50,301 | #1565 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 376 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 92% |
| city | North Liberty | Coralville |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wickham Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 83.1).
- •Wickham Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 83%).
- •Wickham Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 76%).
- •Wickham Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 30.3%).
- •James Van Allen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.8).
- •James Van Allen Elementary School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 315.
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 James Van Allen Elementary School better than Wickham Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wickham Elementary ranks higher (87.3 vs 83.1 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 James Van Allen Elementary School and Wickham Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between North Liberty and Coralville in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Van Allen Elementary School: 376. Wickham Elementary: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Van Allen Elementary School and Wickham Elementary rank in Iowa?
James Van Allen Elementary School is 147th of 654 and Wickham Elementary is 56th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).