Lakewood Elementary School vs Washington Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 111 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
Washington Elementary School
Atlantic · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
554 students
| Measure | Lakewood Elementary School Norwalk, Iowa | Washington Elementary School Atlantic, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #59 of 654 | #327 of 654 |
| National rank | #1639 of 50,301 | #7691 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 554 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 72% |
| city | Norwalk | Atlantic |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 75.5).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 72%).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 39.9%).
- •Washington Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.0).
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 Washington Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary School ranks higher (87.0 vs 75.5 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 Lakewood Elementary School and Washington Elementary School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Atlantic in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Elementary School: 554. Washington Elementary School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Elementary School and Washington Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Lakewood Elementary School is 59th of 654 and Washington Elementary School is 327th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).