Ernest Horn Elementary School vs Lincoln Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest Horn Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
| Measure | Ernest Horn Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa | Lincoln Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #391 of 654 | #76 of 654 |
| National rank | #9996 of 50,301 | #1873 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 453 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 92% |
| city | Iowa City | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 71.9).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 72%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 67%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 58.5%).
- •Ernest Horn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •Ernest Horn Elementary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 217.
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 Ernest Horn Elementary School better than Lincoln Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary School ranks higher (86.4 vs 71.9 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 Ernest Horn Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest Horn Elementary School: 453. Lincoln Elementary School: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest Horn Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Ernest Horn Elementary School is 391st of 654 and Lincoln Elementary School is 76th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).