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Herbert Hoover Elementary School vs Riverdale Heights Elem School

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureHerbert Hoover Elementary School
Bettendorf, Iowa
Riverdale Heights Elem School
Bettendorf, Iowa
Success Index (US)
87
Top 5%
86
Top 5%
State rank#64 of 654#77 of 654
National rank#1670 of 50,301#1882 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“5Grades Kโ€“6
Students359628
Enrollment359628
Free/reduced-price lunch33.7%19.9%
Students per teacher12.815.7
Reading proficiency79%82%
Math proficiency82%88%
cityBettendorfBettendorf
stateIowaIowa
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The verdict

  • โ€ขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.9 vs 86.4).
  • โ€ขRiverdale Heights Elem School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 82%).
  • โ€ขRiverdale Heights Elem School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
  • โ€ขRiverdale Heights Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 33.7%).
  • โ€ขHerbert Hoover Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.7).
  • โ€ขRiverdale Heights Elem School is the larger school with 628 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 Riverdale Heights Elem 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 Riverdale Heights Elem School?

About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bettendorf and Bettendorf in Iowa.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Herbert Hoover Elementary School: 359. Riverdale Heights Elem School: 628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Herbert Hoover Elementary School and Riverdale Heights Elem School rank in Iowa?

Herbert Hoover Elementary School is 64th of 654 and Riverdale Heights Elem School is 77th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).