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Nixon Elementary School vs. Westfield Elementary School

Should you attend Nixon Elementary School or Westfield Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Nixon Elementary School
200 Nixon Dr
Hiawatha, IA 52233
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Westfield Elementary School
901 E Main St
Robins, IA 52328
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Westfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nixon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Westfield Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-4
Total Students
284 students
454 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nixon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nixon Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westfield Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nixon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nixon Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Linn-Mar Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#677 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#84 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nixon Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westfield Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
88%
(Top 5% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nixon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nixon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nixon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Nixon Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Westfield Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
53
79
Grade 1 Students
39
106
Grade 2 Students
45
73
Grade 3 Students
50
99
Grade 4 Students
47
97
Grade 5 Students
50
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Nixon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
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% Asian
15%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nixon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nixon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
18%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nixon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
46%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nixon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nixon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Linn-Mar Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nixon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nixon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nixon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Linn-Mar Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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