Hoover Elementary School vs Meeker Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 128 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover Elementary School
Mason City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
361 students
Meeker Elementary School
Ames · Public elementary · Grades K–5
361 students
| Measure | Hoover Elementary School Mason City, Iowa | Meeker Elementary School Ames, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #528 of 654 | #210 of 654 |
| National rank | #16524 of 50,301 | #4905 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 361 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 70% |
| city | Mason City | Ames |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meeker Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 62.4).
- •Meeker Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Meeker Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Meeker Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 55.4%).
- •Meeker Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.4).
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 Hoover Elementary School better than Meeker Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Meeker Elementary School ranks higher (80.2 vs 62.4 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 Hoover Elementary School and Meeker Elementary School?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Mason City and Ames in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Elementary School: 361. Meeker Elementary School: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Elementary School and Meeker Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Hoover Elementary School is 528th of 654 and Meeker Elementary School is 210th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).