Highland Elementary School vs Lowell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
Lowell Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa | Lowell Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #588 of 654 | #604 of 654 |
| National rank | #22845 of 50,301 | #25174 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 448 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 47% |
| city | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 50.0).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Lowell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Lowell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 89.5%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.8).
- •Lowell Elementary School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 448.
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 Highland Elementary School better than Lowell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary School ranks higher (53.3 vs 50.0 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 Highland Elementary School and Lowell Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 448. Lowell Elementary School: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Lowell Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Highland Elementary School is 588th of 654 and Lowell Elementary School is 604th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).