Hoover Elementary School vs Irving Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 122 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
Irving Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
| Measure | Hoover Elementary School West Branch, Iowa | Irving Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #416 of 654 | #643 of 654 |
| National rank | #11237 of 50,301 | #34448 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 353 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 89.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 38% |
| city | West Branch | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoover Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 36.3).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 38%).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 89.2%).
- •Irving Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.6).
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 Irving Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hoover Elementary School ranks higher (70.1 vs 36.3 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 Hoover Elementary School and Irving Elementary School?
About 122 km in a straight line, between West Branch and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Elementary School: 353. Irving Elementary School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Elementary School and Irving Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Hoover Elementary School is 416th of 654 and Irving Elementary School is 643rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).