Kenwood Leadership Academy School vs Samuelson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 173 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenwood Leadership Academy School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
Samuelson Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
| Measure | Kenwood Leadership Academy School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Samuelson Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #554 of 654 | #591 of 654 |
| National rank | #18723 of 50,301 | #23437 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 386 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 55% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenwood Leadership Academy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 52.5).
- •Samuelson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Kenwood Leadership Academy School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Kenwood Leadership Academy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 79%).
- •Samuelson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.3).
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 Kenwood Leadership Academy School better than Samuelson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kenwood Leadership Academy School ranks higher (59.2 vs 52.5 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 Kenwood Leadership Academy School and Samuelson Elementary School?
About 173 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenwood Leadership Academy School: 386. Samuelson Elementary School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenwood Leadership Academy School and Samuelson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Kenwood Leadership Academy School is 554th of 654 and Samuelson Elementary School is 591st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).