Northstar Elementary School vs West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northstar Elementary School
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
348 students
West Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
485 students
| Measure | Northstar Elementary School Knoxville, Iowa | West Elementary Knoxville, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #461 of 654 | #586 of 654 |
| National rank | #13098 of 50,301 | #22604 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 348 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 68% | – |
| city | Knoxville | Knoxville |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northstar Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 53.7).
- •West Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 49.1%).
- •Northstar Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.2).
- •West Elementary is the larger school with 485 students compared with 348.
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 Northstar Elementary School better than West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northstar Elementary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 53.7 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 Northstar Elementary School and West Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Knoxville in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northstar Elementary School: 348. West Elementary: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northstar Elementary School and West Elementary rank in Iowa?
Northstar Elementary School is 461st of 654 and West Elementary is 586th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).