Kittrell Elementary School vs Lou Henry Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kittrell Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
576 students
Lou Henry Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
| Measure | Kittrell Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa | Lou Henry Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #578 of 654 | #549 of 654 |
| National rank | #21450 of 50,301 | #18341 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 576 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 51% |
| city | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lou Henry Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 55.3).
- •Kittrell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Lou Henry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Lou Henry Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 71.5%).
- •Lou Henry Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.5).
- •Kittrell Elementary School is the larger school with 576 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 Kittrell Elementary School better than Lou Henry Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lou Henry Elementary School ranks higher (59.8 vs 55.3 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 Kittrell Elementary School and Lou Henry Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kittrell Elementary School: 576. Lou Henry Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kittrell Elementary School and Lou Henry Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Kittrell Elementary School is 578th of 654 and Lou Henry Elementary School is 549th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).