Heritage Elementary vs Irving Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 246 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
604 students
Irving Elementary School
Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
605 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary Ankeny, Iowa | Irving Elementary School Sioux City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #520 of 654 | #612 of 654 |
| National rank | #16179 of 50,301 | #26489 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 604 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 43% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Ankeny | Sioux City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 48.0).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 92.9%).
- •Irving Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.9).
- •Irving Elementary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 604.
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 Heritage Elementary better than Irving Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Elementary ranks higher (62.9 vs 48.0 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 Heritage Elementary and Irving Elementary School?
About 246 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and Sioux City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary: 604. Irving Elementary School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary and Irving Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Heritage Elementary is 520th of 654 and Irving Elementary School is 612th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).