Hiawatha Elementary School vs Viola Gibson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hiawatha Elementary School
Hiawatha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
Viola Gibson Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students
| Measure | Hiawatha Elementary School Hiawatha, Iowa | Viola Gibson Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #307 of 654 | #139 of 654 |
| National rank | #7128 of 50,301 | #3114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 334 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 81% |
| city | Hiawatha | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Viola Gibson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 76.3).
- •Viola Gibson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 72%).
- •Viola Gibson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •Viola Gibson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 53%).
- •Hiawatha Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.7).
- •Viola Gibson Elementary School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 334.
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 Hiawatha Elementary School better than Viola Gibson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Viola Gibson Elementary School ranks higher (83.6 vs 76.3 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 Hiawatha Elementary School and Viola Gibson Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hiawatha and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiawatha Elementary School: 334. Viola Gibson Elementary School: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiawatha Elementary School and Viola Gibson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Hiawatha Elementary School is 307th of 654 and Viola Gibson Elementary School is 139th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).