La Porte City Elementary School vs Union High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 978 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Porte City Elementary School
La Porte City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
Union High School
La Porte City · Public high · Grades 9–12
279 students
| Measure | La Porte City Elementary School La Porte City, Iowa | Union High School La Porte City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #19 of 654 | #114 of 319 |
| National rank | #890 of 50,301 | #1577 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 260 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 67% |
| city | La Porte City | La Porte City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Porte City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.5 vs 78.1).
- •La Porte City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •La Porte City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •La Porte City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 24%).
- •Union High School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.7).
- •Union High School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 260.
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 La Porte City Elementary School better than Union High School?
On the Success Index (US), La Porte City Elementary School ranks higher (89.5 vs 78.1 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 La Porte City Elementary School and Union High School?
About 978 m in a straight line, between La Porte City and La Porte City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Porte City Elementary School: 260. Union High School: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Porte City Elementary School and Union High School rank in Iowa?
La Porte City Elementary School is 19th of 654 and Union High School is 114th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).