Echo Hill Elementary vs Novak Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Echo Hill Elementary
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
536 students
Novak Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades K–4
347 students
| Measure | Echo Hill Elementary Marion, Iowa | Novak Elementary School Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #67 of 654 | #104 of 654 |
| National rank | #1702 of 50,301 | #2373 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 536 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.3% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 73% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Echo Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 85.2).
- •Echo Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 73%).
- •Echo Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 73%).
- •Echo Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 26.5%).
- •Novak Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.3).
- •Echo Hill Elementary is the larger school with 536 students compared with 347.
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 Echo Hill Elementary better than Novak Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Echo Hill Elementary ranks higher (86.8 vs 85.2 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 Echo Hill Elementary and Novak Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Echo Hill Elementary: 536. Novak Elementary School: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Echo Hill Elementary and Novak Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Echo Hill Elementary is 67th of 654 and Novak Elementary School is 104th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).