Valley Elementary School vs West Union Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Valley Elementary School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
169 students
West Union Elementary School
West Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
228 students
| Measure | Valley Elementary School Elgin, Iowa | West Union Elementary School West Union, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #234 of 654 | #167 of 654 |
| National rank | #5337 of 50,301 | #3719 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 169 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 74.5% |
| city | Elgin | West Union |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Union Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 79.4).
- •Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 74.5%).
- •Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74.5%).
- •West Union Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 36.7%).
- •West Union Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 18.8).
- •West Union Elementary School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 169.
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 Valley Elementary School better than West Union Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Union Elementary School ranks higher (82.4 vs 79.4 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 Valley Elementary School and West Union Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Elgin and West Union in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Valley Elementary School: 169. West Union Elementary School: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Valley Elementary School and West Union Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Valley Elementary School is 234th of 654 and West Union Elementary School is 167th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).