East Ridge Elementary vs James Van Allen Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Ridge Elementary
Coralville · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
442 students
James Van Allen Elementary School
North Liberty · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | East Ridge Elementary Coralville, Iowa | James Van Allen Elementary School North Liberty, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #504 of 654 | #147 of 654 |
| National rank | #15372 of 50,301 | #3336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 442 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 76% |
| Math proficiency | – | 83% |
| city | Coralville | North Liberty |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Van Allen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 64.1).
- •James Van Allen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 32.4%).
- •James Van Allen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.8).
- •East Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 442 students compared with 376.
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 Ridge Elementary better than James Van Allen Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James Van Allen Elementary School ranks higher (83.1 vs 64.1 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 East Ridge Elementary and James Van Allen Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Coralville and North Liberty in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Ridge Elementary: 442. James Van Allen Elementary School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Ridge Elementary and James Van Allen Elementary School rank in Iowa?
East Ridge Elementary is 504th of 654 and James Van Allen Elementary School is 147th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).