Highland Elementary School vs Poyner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 3.9 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
Poyner Elementary
Evansdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa | Poyner Elementary Evansdale, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #588 of 654 | #428 of 654 |
| National rank | #22845 of 50,301 | #11568 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 448 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| city | Waterloo | Evansdale |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poyner Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 53.3).
- •Poyner Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Poyner Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 51%).
- •Poyner Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 89.5%).
- •Poyner Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.1).
- •Highland Elementary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 362.
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 Poyner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poyner Elementary ranks higher (69.7 vs 53.3 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 Highland Elementary School and Poyner Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Evansdale in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 448. Poyner Elementary: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Poyner Elementary rank in Iowa?
Highland Elementary School is 588th of 654 and Poyner Elementary is 428th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).