Herbert Hoover Elementary School vs Robert Lucas Elementary 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.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students
Robert Lucas Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
245 students
| Measure | Herbert Hoover Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa | Robert Lucas Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #458 of 654 | #464 of 654 |
| National rank | #13009 of 50,301 | #13176 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 464 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Iowa City | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.6 vs 67.4).
- •Herbert Hoover Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 49.4%).
- •Herbert Hoover Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.6).
- •Herbert Hoover Elementary School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 245.
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 Robert Lucas 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 Robert Lucas Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School: 464. Robert Lucas Elementary School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Hoover Elementary School and Robert Lucas Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Herbert Hoover Elementary School is 458th of 654 and Robert Lucas Elementary School is 464th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).