Cora B Darling Elementary vs Hubbell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 239 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cora B Darling Elementary
Postville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
363 students
Hubbell Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
| Measure | Cora B Darling Elementary Postville, Iowa | Hubbell Elementary Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 654 | #487 of 654 |
| National rank | #24595 of 50,301 | #14645 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 363 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.7% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 58% |
| city | Postville | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hubbell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 50.8).
- •Hubbell Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Hubbell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 49%).
- •Hubbell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 83.7%).
- •Cora B Darling Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.1).
- •Cora B Darling Elementary is the larger school with 363 students compared with 362.
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 Cora B Darling Elementary better than Hubbell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hubbell Elementary ranks higher (65.2 vs 50.8 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 Cora B Darling Elementary and Hubbell Elementary?
About 239 km in a straight line, between Postville and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cora B Darling Elementary: 363. Hubbell Elementary: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cora B Darling Elementary and Hubbell Elementary rank in Iowa?
Cora B Darling Elementary is 602nd of 654 and Hubbell Elementary is 487th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).