North Polk Central Elementary School vs Northeast Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Polk Central Elementary School
Alleman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
Northeast Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
595 students
| Measure | North Polk Central Elementary School Alleman, Iowa | Northeast Elementary Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #24 of 654 | #20 of 654 |
| National rank | #1073 of 50,301 | #893 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 408 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.6% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 96% |
| city | Alleman | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.8 vs 89.5).
- •Northeast Elementary does better on math proficiency (96% vs 88%).
- •Northeast Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 86%).
- •North Polk Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.6% vs 12.6%).
- •Northeast Elementary is the larger school with 595 students compared with 408.
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 North Polk Central Elementary School better than Northeast Elementary?
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 North Polk Central Elementary School and Northeast Elementary?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Alleman and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Polk Central Elementary School: 408. Northeast Elementary: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Polk Central Elementary School and Northeast Elementary rank in Iowa?
North Polk Central Elementary School is 24th of 654 and Northeast Elementary is 20th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).