North Polk West Elementary School vs Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 8.0 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
Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center
Granger · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
253 students
| Measure | North Polk West Elementary School Polk City, Iowa | Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center Granger, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 654 | #475 of 654 |
| National rank | #1276 of 50,301 | #13747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 396 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.3% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | – |
| Math proficiency | 87% | – |
| city | Polk City | Granger |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Polk West Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 66.6).
- •North Polk West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 14.6%).
- •North Polk West Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.5).
- •North Polk West Elementary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 253.
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 Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), North Polk West Elementary School ranks higher (88.1 vs 66.6 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 Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Polk City and Granger in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Polk West Elementary School: 396. Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Polk West Elementary School and Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center rank in Iowa?
North Polk West Elementary School is 39th of 654 and Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center is 475th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).