Hoover Elementary School vs Indian Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 47 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover Elementary School
West Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
353 students
Indian Creek Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades K–4
354 students
| Measure | Hoover Elementary School West Branch, Iowa | Indian Creek Elementary School Marion, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #416 of 654 | #14 of 654 |
| National rank | #11237 of 50,301 | #758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 353 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 88% |
| city | West Branch | Marion |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 70.1).
- •Indian Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 67%).
- •Indian Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 47%).
- •Indian Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 19.8%).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.2).
- •Indian Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 353.
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 Indian Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Creek Elementary School ranks higher (90.1 vs 70.1 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 Indian Creek Elementary School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between West Branch and Marion in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Elementary School: 353. Indian Creek Elementary School: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Elementary School and Indian Creek Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Hoover Elementary School is 416th of 654 and Indian Creek Elementary School is 14th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).