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Woodward, IA vs Waukee, IA

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Highlights
- Waukee spends 0.0% less per student than Woodward.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.0% lower in Waukee than in Woodward. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waukee had 7.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Woodward
 Woodward, IAWaukee, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,832$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,465  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,635$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8074573
 Students per Counselor358  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Woodward    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

We have lived in Woodward for over 20 years. It's a small town (about 1200 people) and a suburb of Des Moines, which is about 30 miles away. It's a nice little place,  More

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Reviews for Waukee    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

moved here from nj the pace is so different here- lots to do- hills and bike paths, restaurants galore, theaters,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this! Low crime, high education standards, clean/attractive, family-oriented community with generally conservative values. Easy  More

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