East High School vs Lowell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East High School
Waterloo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,016 students
Lowell Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
| Measure | East High School Waterloo, Iowa | Lowell Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 319 | #604 of 654 |
| National rank | #8588 of 16,910 | #25174 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,016 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (49.2 vs 50.0).
- •East High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •East High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •East High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 77.9%).
- •Lowell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.7).
- •East High School is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 538.
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 East High School better than Lowell Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East High School and Lowell Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East High School: 1,016. Lowell Elementary School: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East High School and Lowell Elementary School rank in Iowa?
East High School is 307th of 319 and Lowell Elementary School is 604th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).