Hoover Elementary School vs Irving Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover Elementary School
Dubuque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
Irving Elementary School
Dubuque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
| Measure | Hoover Elementary School Dubuque, Iowa | Irving Elementary School Dubuque, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #256 of 654 | #237 of 654 |
| National rank | #5912 of 50,301 | #5427 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 292 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 79% |
| city | Dubuque | Dubuque |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.4 vs 79.2).
- •Irving Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 45.2%).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.6).
- •Irving Elementary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 292.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Hoover Elementary School better than Irving 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 Hoover Elementary School and Irving Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dubuque and Dubuque in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Elementary School: 292. Irving Elementary School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Elementary School and Irving Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Hoover Elementary School is 256th of 654 and Irving Elementary School is 237th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).