West Central PK - 8 School vs Wings Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
West Central PK - 8 School
Maynard · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
236 students
Wings Park Elementary School
Oelwein · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
294 students
| Measure | West Central PK - 8 School Maynard, Iowa | Wings Park Elementary School Oelwein, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #429 of 654 | #485 of 654 |
| National rank | #11577 of 50,301 | #14565 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 236 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Maynard | Oelwein |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Central PK - 8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 65.4).
- •West Central PK - 8 School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •West Central PK - 8 School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •West Central PK - 8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 59.2%).
- •Wings Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.9).
- •Wings Park Elementary School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 236.
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 West Central PK - 8 School better than Wings Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Central PK - 8 School ranks higher (69.7 vs 65.4 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 West Central PK - 8 School and Wings Park Elementary School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Maynard and Oelwein in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
West Central PK - 8 School: 236. Wings Park Elementary School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do West Central PK - 8 School and Wings Park Elementary School rank in Iowa?
West Central PK - 8 School is 429th of 654 and Wings Park Elementary School is 485th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).