Herbert Hoover Elementary School vs Paul Norton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Bettendorf · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
Paul Norton Elementary School
Bettendorf · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students
| Measure | Herbert Hoover Elementary School Bettendorf, Iowa | Paul Norton Elementary School Bettendorf, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #64 of 654 | #51 of 654 |
| National rank | #1670 of 50,301 | #1477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 359 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 16.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 90% |
| city | Bettendorf | Bettendorf |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.9 vs 87.5).
- •Paul Norton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 82%).
- •Paul Norton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 79%).
- •Paul Norton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 33.7%).
- •Herbert Hoover Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.1).
- •Paul Norton Elementary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 359.
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 Herbert Hoover Elementary School better than Paul Norton Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Herbert Hoover Elementary School and Paul Norton Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bettendorf and Bettendorf in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School: 359. Paul Norton Elementary School: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Hoover Elementary School and Paul Norton Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School is 64th of 654 and Paul Norton Elementary School is 51st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).