Demoney Elementary vs Lou Henry Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 226 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Demoney Elementary
Estherville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
460 students
Lou Henry Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
| Measure | Demoney Elementary Estherville, Iowa | Lou Henry Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 654 | #549 of 654 |
| National rank | #16092 of 50,301 | #18341 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 460 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 51% |
| city | Estherville | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Demoney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 59.8).
- •Demoney Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Lou Henry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Demoney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 65.9%).
- •Demoney Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.1).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Demoney Elementary better than Lou Henry Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Demoney Elementary ranks higher (63.0 vs 59.8 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 Demoney Elementary and Lou Henry Elementary School?
About 226 km in a straight line, between Estherville and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Demoney Elementary: 460. Lou Henry Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Demoney Elementary and Lou Henry Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Demoney Elementary is 518th of 654 and Lou Henry Elementary School is 549th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).