Kirkwood Elementary School vs West Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkwood Elementary School
Coralville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
West Senior High School
Iowa City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,514 students
| Measure | Kirkwood Elementary School Coralville, Iowa | West Senior High School Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #628 of 654 | #199 of 319 |
| National rank | #29744 of 50,301 | #2875 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 270 | 1,514 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 1,514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 73% |
| city | Coralville | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 43.3).
- •West Senior High School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 38%).
- •West Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 39%).
- •West Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 69.6%).
- •Kirkwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 16.1).
- •West Senior High School is the larger school with 1,514 students compared with 270.
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 Kirkwood Elementary School better than West Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Senior High School ranks higher (71.8 vs 43.3 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 Kirkwood Elementary School and West Senior High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Coralville and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirkwood Elementary School: 270. West Senior High School: 1,514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirkwood Elementary School and West Senior High School rank in Iowa?
Kirkwood Elementary School is 628th of 654 and West Senior High School is 199th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).