Cherokee Elementary School vs Louisa-Muscatine Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 394 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Elementary School
Cherokee · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
468 students
Louisa-Muscatine Elementary
Letts · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
468 students
| Measure | Cherokee Elementary School Cherokee, Iowa | Louisa-Muscatine Elementary Letts, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #516 of 654 | #297 of 654 |
| National rank | #16025 of 50,301 | #6760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 468 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 71% |
| city | Cherokee | Letts |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Louisa-Muscatine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 63.1).
- •Louisa-Muscatine Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Louisa-Muscatine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Louisa-Muscatine Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 50%).
- •Louisa-Muscatine Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.2).
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 Cherokee Elementary School better than Louisa-Muscatine Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Louisa-Muscatine Elementary ranks higher (76.9 vs 63.1 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 Cherokee Elementary School and Louisa-Muscatine Elementary?
About 394 km in a straight line, between Cherokee and Letts in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Elementary School: 468. Louisa-Muscatine Elementary: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Elementary School and Louisa-Muscatine Elementary rank in Iowa?
Cherokee Elementary School is 516th of 654 and Louisa-Muscatine Elementary is 297th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).