North Polk West Elementary School vs North Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 150 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Polk West Elementary School
Polk City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
396 students
North Ridge Elementary
Waverly · Public elementary · Grades K–4
397 students
| Measure | North Polk West Elementary School Polk City, Iowa | North Ridge Elementary Waverly, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #39 of 654 | #337 of 654 |
| National rank | #1276 of 50,301 | #7914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 396 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.3% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | – |
| Math proficiency | 87% | – |
| city | Polk City | Waverly |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Polk West Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 75.1).
- •North Polk West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 20.4%).
- •North Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.8).
- •North Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 397 students compared with 396.
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 West Elementary School better than North Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Polk West Elementary School ranks higher (88.1 vs 75.1 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 North Polk West Elementary School and North Ridge Elementary?
About 150 km in a straight line, between Polk City and Waverly in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Polk West Elementary School: 396. North Ridge Elementary: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Polk West Elementary School and North Ridge Elementary rank in Iowa?
North Polk West Elementary School is 39th of 654 and North Ridge Elementary is 337th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).