Lowell Elementary School vs West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowell Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
West High School
Waterloo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,696 students
| Measure | Lowell Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa | West High School Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #604 of 654 | #294 of 319 |
| National rank | #25174 of 50,301 | #7198 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 538 | 1,696 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 1,696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| city | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 50.0).
- •West High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •West High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •West High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 77.9%).
- •Lowell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.0).
- •West High School is the larger school with 1,696 students compared with 538.
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 Lowell Elementary School better than West High School?
On the Success Index (US), West High School ranks higher (54.5 vs 50.0 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 Lowell Elementary School and West High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell Elementary School: 538. West High School: 1,696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell Elementary School and West High School rank in Iowa?
Lowell Elementary School is 604th of 654 and West High School is 294th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).