Cunningham School vs Lincoln Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cunningham School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
463 students
| Measure | Cunningham School Waterloo, Iowa | Lincoln Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #647 of 654 | #644 of 654 |
| National rank | #36492 of 50,301 | #35096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 443 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| city | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 33.1).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Cunningham School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 91.4%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.0).
- •Lincoln Elementary School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 443.
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 Cunningham School better than Lincoln Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary School ranks higher (35.3 vs 33.1 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 Cunningham School and Lincoln Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cunningham School: 443. Lincoln Elementary School: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cunningham School and Lincoln Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Cunningham School is 647th of 654 and Lincoln Elementary School is 644th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).