Trailridge School vs Waukee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Trailridge School
Waukee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
Waukee Elementary School
Waukee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
706 students
| Measure | Trailridge School Waukee, Iowa | Waukee Elementary School Waukee, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #191 of 239 | #74 of 654 |
| National rank | #4545 of 15,369 | #1842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 754 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.1% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 84% |
| Math proficiency | – | 87% |
| city | Waukee | Waukee |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waukee Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 64.3).
- •Trailridge School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 20.5%).
- •Waukee Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 20.9).
- •Trailridge School is the larger school with 754 students compared with 706.
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 Trailridge School better than Waukee Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Waukee Elementary School ranks higher (86.5 vs 64.3 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 Trailridge School and Waukee Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Waukee and Waukee in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Trailridge School: 754. Waukee Elementary School: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Trailridge School and Waukee Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Trailridge School is 191st of 239 and Waukee Elementary School is 74th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).