Mid-Prairie East Elementary School vs Mid-Prairie West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mid-Prairie East Elementary School
Kalona · Public elementary · Grades K–2
255 students
Mid-Prairie West Elementary School
Wellman · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
330 students
| Measure | Mid-Prairie East Elementary School Kalona, Iowa | Mid-Prairie West Elementary School Wellman, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #191 of 654 | #206 of 654 |
| National rank | #4373 of 50,301 | #4843 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 255 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 19.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74% |
| Math proficiency | – | 71% |
| city | Kalona | Wellman |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.1 vs 80.3).
- •Mid-Prairie West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 22.4%).
- •Mid-Prairie East Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.7).
- •Mid-Prairie West Elementary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 255.
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 Mid-Prairie East Elementary School better than Mid-Prairie West Elementary 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 Mid-Prairie East Elementary School and Mid-Prairie West Elementary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Kalona and Wellman in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mid-Prairie East Elementary School: 255. Mid-Prairie West Elementary School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mid-Prairie East Elementary School and Mid-Prairie West Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Mid-Prairie East Elementary School is 191st of 654 and Mid-Prairie West Elementary School is 206th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).