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Buford Garner Elementary School vs. Wickham Elementary School

Should you attend Buford Garner Elementary School or Wickham 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.

School Overview

School
Buford Garner Elementary School
80 Birch Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Wickham Elementary School
601 Oakdale Blvd
Coralville, IA 52241
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Buford Garner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Wickham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Buford Garner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower 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 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wickham Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
449 students
371 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buford Garner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wickham Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buford Garner Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wickham Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buford Garner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wickham Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buford Garner Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Iowa City Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wickham Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Iowa City Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#710 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#14 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buford Garner Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wickham Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 50% in IA)
90%
(Top 5% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buford Garner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Iowa City Comm 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 Wickham Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Iowa City Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
91%
(Top 5% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buford Garner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Iowa City Comm 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 Wickham Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Iowa City Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 50% in IA)
90-94%
(Top 1% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buford Garner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Iowa City Comm 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 Wickham Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Iowa City Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Buford Garner Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wickham Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
21
38
Kindergarten Students
55
44
Grade 1 Students
58
52
Grade 2 Students
65
41
Grade 3 Students
56
50
Grade 4 Students
65
46
Grade 5 Students
57
58
Grade 6 Students
72
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buford Garner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Iowa City Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wickham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Iowa City Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buford Garner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Iowa City Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wickham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Iowa City Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buford Garner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Iowa City Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wickham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Iowa City Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
62%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buford Garner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Iowa City Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wickham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Iowa City Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buford Garner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Iowa City Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wickham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Iowa City Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buford Garner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Iowa City Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wickham Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Iowa City Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buford Garner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Iowa City Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wickham Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Iowa City Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buford Garner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Iowa City Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wickham Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Iowa City Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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