Helen A Hansen Elementary School vs Peet Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.1 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
Peet Junior High School
Cedar Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–9
695 students
| Measure | Helen A Hansen Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa | Peet Junior High School Cedar Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #55 of 654 | #16 of 239 |
| National rank | #1547 of 50,301 | #432 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 569 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 85% |
| city | Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peet Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 87.3).
- •Helen A Hansen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 85%).
- •Helen A Hansen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 78%).
- •Helen A Hansen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 20.3%).
- •Peet Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.3).
- •Peet Junior High School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 569.
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 Peet Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Peet Junior High School ranks higher (88.3 vs 87.3 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 Helen A Hansen Elementary School and Peet Junior High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen A Hansen Elementary School: 569. Peet Junior High School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen A Hansen Elementary School and Peet Junior High School rank in Iowa?
Helen A Hansen Elementary School is 55th of 654 and Peet Junior High School is 16th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).