Central Elementary vs Hoover Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 69 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Elkader · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
292 students
Hoover Elementary School
Dubuque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Elkader, Iowa | Hoover Elementary School Dubuque, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #449 of 654 | #256 of 654 |
| National rank | #12337 of 50,301 | #5912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 292 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 72% |
| city | Elkader | Dubuque |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoover Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 68.5).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 64.5%).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64.5%).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 47.3%).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.4).
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 Central Elementary better than Hoover Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hoover Elementary School ranks higher (78.4 vs 68.5 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 Central Elementary and Hoover Elementary School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Elkader and Dubuque in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 292. Hoover Elementary School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Hoover Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Central Elementary is 449th of 654 and Hoover Elementary School is 256th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).