Helen A Hansen Elementary School vs Lincoln Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen A Hansen Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
569 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
416 students
| Measure | Helen A Hansen Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa | Lincoln Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #55 of 654 | #249 of 654 |
| National rank | #1547 of 50,301 | #5677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 569 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 70% |
| city | Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen A Hansen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 78.8).
- •Helen A Hansen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 70%).
- •Helen A Hansen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 74%).
- •Helen A Hansen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 45.2%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.3).
- •Helen A Hansen Elementary School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 416.
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 Helen A Hansen Elementary School better than Lincoln Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Helen A Hansen Elementary School ranks higher (87.3 vs 78.8 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 Helen A Hansen Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen A Hansen Elementary School: 569. Lincoln Elementary School: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen A Hansen Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Helen A Hansen Elementary School is 55th of 654 and Lincoln Elementary School is 249th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).