Northwest Elementary School vs Novak Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Elementary School
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
Novak Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades K–4
347 students
| Measure | Northwest Elementary School Ankeny, Iowa | Novak Elementary School Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #132 of 654 | #104 of 654 |
| National rank | #3005 of 50,301 | #2373 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 346 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 73% |
| city | Ankeny | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Novak Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 83.8).
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Novak Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Novak Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 37.3%).
- •Novak Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.8).
- •Novak Elementary School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 346.
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 Northwest Elementary School better than Novak Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Novak Elementary School ranks higher (85.2 vs 83.8 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 Northwest Elementary School and Novak Elementary School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Elementary School: 346. Novak Elementary School: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Elementary School and Novak Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Northwest Elementary School is 132nd of 654 and Novak Elementary School is 104th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).