Janesville Elementary School vs Prairie West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Janesville Elementary School
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
269 students
Prairie West Elementary
Waverly · Public elementary · Grades K–4
252 students
| Measure | Janesville Elementary School Janesville, Iowa | Prairie West Elementary Waverly, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #123 of 654 | #309 of 654 |
| National rank | #2719 of 50,301 | #7221 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 269 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Janesville | Waverly |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Janesville Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 76.2).
- •Janesville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 23.4%).
- •Janesville Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.0).
- •Janesville Elementary School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 252.
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 Janesville Elementary School better than Prairie West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Janesville Elementary School ranks higher (84.4 vs 76.2 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 Janesville Elementary School and Prairie West Elementary?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Janesville and Waverly in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Janesville Elementary School: 269. Prairie West Elementary: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Janesville Elementary School and Prairie West Elementary rank in Iowa?
Janesville Elementary School is 123rd of 654 and Prairie West Elementary is 309th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).