Meeker Elementary School vs Northwood Pre-School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meeker Elementary School
Ames · Public elementary · Grades K–5
361 students
Northwood Pre-School
Ames · Public other · Grades PK–PK
244 students
| Measure | Meeker Elementary School Ames, Iowa | Northwood Pre-School Ames, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #210 of 654 | – |
| National rank | #4905 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 361 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | – |
| Math proficiency | 70% | – |
| city | Ames | Ames |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Pre-School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 42.1%).
- •Meeker Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 24.4).
- •Meeker Elementary School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 244.
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 Meeker Elementary School better than Northwood Pre-School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Meeker Elementary School and Northwood Pre-School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ames and Ames in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meeker Elementary School: 361. Northwood Pre-School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meeker Elementary School and Northwood Pre-School rank in Iowa?
Meeker Elementary School is 210th of 654 and Northwood Pre-School is unranked among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).