West Monona Elementary vs Whiting 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.
West Monona Elementary
Onawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
Whiting Elementary School
Whiting · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
78 students
| Measure | West Monona Elementary Onawa, Iowa | Whiting Elementary School Whiting, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #384 of 654 | #365 of 654 |
| National rank | #9760 of 50,301 | #8825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 352 | 78 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 78 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 74.5% |
| city | Onawa | Whiting |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whiting Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 72.3).
- •Whiting Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 57%).
- •Whiting Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 72%).
- •West Monona Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 73.1%).
- •Whiting Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.5).
- •West Monona Elementary is the larger school with 352 students compared with 78.
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 Whiting Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whiting Elementary School ranks higher (73.7 vs 72.3 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 West Monona Elementary and Whiting Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Onawa and Whiting in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
West Monona Elementary: 352. Whiting Elementary School: 78. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do West Monona Elementary and Whiting Elementary School rank in Iowa?
West Monona Elementary is 384th of 654 and Whiting Elementary School is 365th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).