Hunt Elementary School vs Loess Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hunt Elementary School
Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
Loess Hills Elementary
Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
| Measure | Hunt Elementary School Sioux City, Iowa | Loess Hills Elementary Sioux City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #622 of 654 | #445 of 654 |
| National rank | #27761 of 50,301 | #12280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 451 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 71.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 70% |
| city | Sioux City | Sioux City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loess Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 46.2).
- •Loess Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Loess Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Loess Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.6% vs 92.9%).
- •Loess Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.1).
- •Loess Hills Elementary is the larger school with 578 students compared with 451.
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 Hunt Elementary School better than Loess Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Loess Hills Elementary ranks higher (68.6 vs 46.2 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 Hunt Elementary School and Loess Hills Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Sioux City and Sioux City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hunt Elementary School: 451. Loess Hills Elementary: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hunt Elementary School and Loess Hills Elementary rank in Iowa?
Hunt Elementary School is 622nd of 654 and Loess Hills Elementary is 445th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).