Cedar Falls High School vs Lincoln Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Falls High School
Cedar Falls · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,333 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
416 students
| Measure | Cedar Falls High School Cedar Falls, Iowa | Lincoln Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #44 of 319 | #249 of 654 |
| National rank | #763 of 16,910 | #5677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,333 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 1,333 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 70% |
| city | Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Falls High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 78.8).
- •Cedar Falls High School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 70%).
- •Cedar Falls High School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •Cedar Falls High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 45.2%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.9).
- •Cedar Falls High School is the larger school with 1,333 students compared with 416.
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 Cedar Falls High School better than Lincoln Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Falls High School ranks higher (83.9 vs 78.8 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 Cedar Falls High School and Lincoln Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Falls High School: 1,333. Lincoln Elementary School: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Falls High School and Lincoln Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Cedar Falls High School is 44th of 319 and Lincoln Elementary School is 249th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).