West Monona Elementary vs West Monona High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
West Monona Elementary
Onawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
West Monona High School
Onawa · Public high · Grades 9–12
161 students
| Measure | West Monona Elementary Onawa, Iowa | West Monona High School Onawa, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #384 of 654 | #185 of 319 |
| National rank | #9760 of 50,301 | #2674 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 352 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 64.5% |
| city | Onawa | Onawa |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.3 vs 72.6).
- •West Monona High School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 57%).
- •West Monona High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 72%).
- •West Monona High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 44.3%).
- •West Monona High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.5).
- •West Monona Elementary is the larger school with 352 students compared with 161.
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 Monona Elementary better than West Monona High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are West Monona Elementary and West Monona High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Onawa and Onawa in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
West Monona Elementary: 352. West Monona High School: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do West Monona Elementary and West Monona High School rank in Iowa?
West Monona Elementary is 384th of 654 and West Monona High School is 185th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).