Iowa City High School vs Robert Lucas Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iowa City High School
Iowa City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,666 students
Robert Lucas Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
245 students
| Measure | Iowa City High School Iowa City, Iowa | Robert Lucas Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 319 | #464 of 654 |
| National rank | #4015 of 16,910 | #13176 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,666 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 1,666 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 67% |
| city | Iowa City | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.2 vs 67.4).
- •Iowa City High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Iowa City High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 56%).
- •Iowa City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 49.4%).
- •Robert Lucas Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.5).
- •Iowa City High School is the larger school with 1,666 students compared with 245.
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 Iowa City High School better than Robert Lucas Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Iowa City High School and Robert Lucas Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iowa City High School: 1,666. Robert Lucas Elementary School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iowa City High School and Robert Lucas Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Iowa City High School is 237th of 319 and Robert Lucas Elementary School is 464th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).