Perry Elementary vs Westridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perry Elementary
Perry · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
816 students
Westridge Elementary
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
744 students
| Measure | Perry Elementary Perry, Iowa | Westridge Elementary West Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #488 of 654 | #200 of 654 |
| National rank | #14865 of 50,301 | #4741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 816 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 816 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 88% |
| city | Perry | West Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 64.9).
- •Westridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 66%).
- •Westridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 55%).
- •Westridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 60%).
- •Perry Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.2).
- •Perry Elementary is the larger school with 816 students compared with 744.
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 Perry Elementary better than Westridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westridge Elementary ranks higher (80.5 vs 64.9 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 Perry Elementary and Westridge Elementary?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Perry and West Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perry Elementary: 816. Westridge Elementary: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perry Elementary and Westridge Elementary rank in Iowa?
Perry Elementary is 488th of 654 and Westridge Elementary is 200th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).