Grant Wood Elementary School vs Herbert Hoover Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Wood Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students
| Measure | Grant Wood Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa | Herbert Hoover Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #594 of 654 | #458 of 654 |
| National rank | #23551 of 50,301 | #13009 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 306 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Iowa City | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Hoover Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 52.3).
- •Herbert Hoover Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 68%).
- •Grant Wood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.9).
- •Herbert Hoover Elementary School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 306.
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 Grant Wood Elementary School better than Herbert Hoover Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert Hoover Elementary School ranks higher (67.6 vs 52.3 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 Grant Wood Elementary School and Herbert Hoover Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Wood Elementary School: 306. Herbert Hoover Elementary School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Wood Elementary School and Herbert Hoover Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Grant Wood Elementary School is 594th of 654 and Herbert Hoover Elementary School is 458th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).