Helen Lemme Elementary School vs Mark Twain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen Lemme Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
Mark Twain Elementary
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students
| Measure | Helen Lemme Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa | Mark Twain Elementary Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 654 | #608 of 654 |
| National rank | #4413 of 50,301 | #25899 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 340 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 42% |
| city | Iowa City | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen Lemme Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 48.9).
- •Helen Lemme Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 42%).
- •Helen Lemme Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 47%).
- •Helen Lemme Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 66.7%).
- •Mark Twain Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.2).
- •Helen Lemme Elementary School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 213.
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 Lemme Elementary School better than Mark Twain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Helen Lemme Elementary School ranks higher (81.0 vs 48.9 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 Helen Lemme Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Lemme Elementary School: 340. Mark Twain Elementary: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Lemme Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary rank in Iowa?
Helen Lemme Elementary School is 193rd of 654 and Mark Twain Elementary is 608th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).