Carver Elementary School vs Hoover Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Elementary School
Dubuque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
Hoover Elementary School
Dubuque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
| Measure | Carver Elementary School Dubuque, Iowa | Hoover Elementary School Dubuque, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #120 of 654 | #256 of 654 |
| National rank | #2705 of 50,301 | #5912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 499 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 72% |
| city | Dubuque | Dubuque |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carver Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 78.4).
- •Carver Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 72%).
- •Carver Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Carver Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 44.5%).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.7).
- •Carver Elementary School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 292.
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 Carver Elementary School better than Hoover Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carver Elementary School ranks higher (84.4 vs 78.4 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 Carver Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Dubuque and Dubuque in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Elementary School: 499. Hoover Elementary School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Carver Elementary School is 120th of 654 and Hoover Elementary School is 256th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).