Northstar Elementary School vs Wilkins Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 149 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
Wilkins Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
348 students
| Measure | Northstar Elementary School Knoxville, Iowa | Wilkins Elementary School Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #461 of 654 | #225 of 654 |
| National rank | #13098 of 50,301 | #5224 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 348 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 71% |
| city | Knoxville | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilkins Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 67.5).
- •Wilkins Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •Wilkins Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Wilkins Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 49.1%).
- •Wilkins Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.5).
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 Wilkins Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilkins Elementary School ranks higher (79.6 vs 67.5 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 Wilkins Elementary School?
About 149 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northstar Elementary School: 348. Wilkins Elementary School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northstar Elementary School and Wilkins Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Northstar Elementary School is 461st of 654 and Wilkins Elementary School is 225th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).