Colfax-Mingo Elementary School vs Hoover Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 220 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School
Colfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
399 students
Hoover Elementary School
Council Bluffs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students
| Measure | Colfax-Mingo Elementary School Colfax, Iowa | Hoover Elementary School Council Bluffs, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #434 of 654 | #314 of 654 |
| National rank | #11856 of 50,301 | #7398 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 399 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 68% |
| city | Colfax | Council Bluffs |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoover Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 69.2).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 60%).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 60%).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 42.9%).
- •Colfax-Mingo Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.3).
- •Hoover Elementary School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 399.
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 Colfax-Mingo Elementary School better than Hoover Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hoover Elementary School ranks higher (75.9 vs 69.2 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 Colfax-Mingo Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Colfax and Council Bluffs in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School: 399. Hoover Elementary School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colfax-Mingo Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School is 434th of 654 and Hoover Elementary School is 314th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).