Lakewood Elementary School vs Orchard Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood Elementary School
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
554 students
Orchard Hills Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
558 students
| Measure | Lakewood Elementary School Norwalk, Iowa | Orchard Hills Elementary Norwalk, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #59 of 654 | #422 of 654 |
| National rank | #1639 of 50,301 | #11404 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 554 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | – |
| Math proficiency | 85% | – |
| city | Norwalk | Norwalk |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 69.9).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 23.8%).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.5).
- •Orchard Hills Elementary is the larger school with 558 students compared with 554.
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 Lakewood Elementary School better than Orchard Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary School ranks higher (87.0 vs 69.9 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 Lakewood Elementary School and Orchard Hills Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Elementary School: 554. Orchard Hills Elementary: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Elementary School and Orchard Hills Elementary rank in Iowa?
Lakewood Elementary School is 59th of 654 and Orchard Hills Elementary is 422nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).