North Polk West Elementary School vs Woodward-Granger Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 7.9 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 Elementary School
Granger · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
349 students
| Measure | North Polk West Elementary School Polk City, Iowa | Woodward-Granger Elementary School Granger, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #39 of 654 | #15 of 654 |
| National rank | #1276 of 50,301 | #769 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 396 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.3% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 89% |
| city | Polk City | Granger |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodward-Granger Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 88.1).
- •Woodward-Granger Elementary School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 87%).
- •Woodward-Granger Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •North Polk West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 24.6%).
- •Woodward-Granger Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.8).
- •North Polk West Elementary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 349.
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 Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Woodward-Granger Elementary School ranks higher (90.1 vs 88.1 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 Woodward-Granger Elementary School?
About 7.9 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 Elementary School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Polk West Elementary School and Woodward-Granger Elementary School rank in Iowa?
North Polk West Elementary School is 39th of 654 and Woodward-Granger Elementary School is 15th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).