Altoona Elementary vs Van Buren Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 150 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altoona Elementary
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
Van Buren Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students
| Measure | Altoona Elementary Altoona, Iowa | Van Buren Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 654 | #557 of 654 |
| National rank | #4185 of 50,301 | #18884 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 429 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 64% |
| city | Altoona | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altoona Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 59.0).
- •Altoona Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 64%).
- •Altoona Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 55%).
- •Altoona Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 83.7%).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.6).
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 Altoona Elementary better than Van Buren Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Altoona Elementary ranks higher (81.4 vs 59.0 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 Altoona Elementary and Van Buren Elementary School?
About 150 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altoona Elementary: 429. Van Buren Elementary School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altoona Elementary and Van Buren Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Altoona Elementary is 184th of 654 and Van Buren Elementary School is 557th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).