Inman Elementary School vs Lou Henry Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 286 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Inman Elementary School
Red Oak · Public elementary · Grades K–6
461 students
Lou Henry Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
| Measure | Inman Elementary School Red Oak, Iowa | Lou Henry Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #597 of 654 | #549 of 654 |
| National rank | #23835 of 50,301 | #18341 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 461 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 51% |
| city | Red Oak | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lou Henry Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 51.9).
- •Inman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Lou Henry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 32%).
- •Inman Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 65.9%).
- •Lou Henry Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.6).
- •Inman Elementary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 460.
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 Inman Elementary School better than Lou Henry Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lou Henry Elementary School ranks higher (59.8 vs 51.9 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 Inman Elementary School and Lou Henry Elementary School?
About 286 km in a straight line, between Red Oak and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Inman Elementary School: 461. Lou Henry Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Inman Elementary School and Lou Henry Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Inman Elementary School is 597th of 654 and Lou Henry Elementary School is 549th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).