Herbert Hoover Elementary School vs Mark Twain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students
Mark Twain Elementary
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students
| Measure | Herbert Hoover Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa | Mark Twain Elementary Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #458 of 654 | #608 of 654 |
| National rank | #13009 of 50,301 | #25899 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 464 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Iowa City | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Hoover Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 48.9).
- •Herbert Hoover Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 66.7%).
- •Mark Twain Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.9).
- •Herbert Hoover Elementary School is the larger school with 464 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 Herbert Hoover Elementary School better than Mark Twain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert Hoover Elementary School ranks higher (67.6 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 Herbert Hoover Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School: 464. Mark Twain Elementary: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Hoover Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary rank in Iowa?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School is 458th of 654 and Mark Twain Elementary is 608th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).