Lakewood Elementary School vs Oviatt Elementary School
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.
Lakewood Elementary School
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
554 students
Oviatt Elementary School
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
548 students
| Measure | Lakewood Elementary School Norwalk, Iowa | Oviatt Elementary School Norwalk, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #59 of 654 | #286 of 654 |
| National rank | #1639 of 50,301 | #6495 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 554 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 14.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.8 |
| 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 77.4).
- •Oviatt Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 17.3%).
- •Oviatt Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.0).
- •Lakewood Elementary School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 548.
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 Oviatt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary School ranks higher (87.0 vs 77.4 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 Oviatt Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Norwalk in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Elementary School: 554. Oviatt Elementary School: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Elementary School and Oviatt Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Lakewood Elementary School is 59th of 654 and Oviatt Elementary School is 286th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).