Cleveland Elementary School vs Van Buren Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students
Van Buren Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students
| Measure | Cleveland Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Van Buren Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #545 of 654 | #557 of 654 |
| National rank | #18099 of 50,301 | #18884 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 254 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cleveland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 59.0).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Cleveland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Cleveland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.4% vs 83.7%).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.7).
- •Van Buren Elementary School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 254.
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 Cleveland Elementary School better than Van Buren Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cleveland Elementary School ranks higher (60.1 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 Cleveland Elementary School and Van Buren Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Elementary School: 254. Van Buren Elementary School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Elementary School and Van Buren Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Cleveland Elementary School is 545th of 654 and Van Buren Elementary School is 557th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).