Helen Lemme Elementary School vs Monroe Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 181 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
Monroe Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
341 students
| Measure | Helen Lemme Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa | Monroe Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 654 | #652 of 654 |
| National rank | #4413 of 50,301 | #39756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 340 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 30% |
| city | Iowa City | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen Lemme Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 28.1).
- •Helen Lemme Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 30%).
- •Helen Lemme Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 28%).
- •Helen Lemme Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 90.3%).
- •Monroe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.2).
- •Monroe Elementary School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 340.
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 Monroe Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Helen Lemme Elementary School ranks higher (81.0 vs 28.1 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 Monroe Elementary School?
About 181 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Lemme Elementary School: 340. Monroe Elementary School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Lemme Elementary School and Monroe Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Helen Lemme Elementary School is 193rd of 654 and Monroe Elementary School is 652nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).