Lincoln Elementary School vs Orchard Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
416 students
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Cedar Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa | Orchard Hill Elementary School Cedar Falls, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #249 of 654 | #110 of 654 |
| National rank | #5677 of 50,301 | #2533 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 416 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 76% |
| city | Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 78.8).
- •Orchard Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 70%).
- •Orchard Hill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 74%).
- •Orchard Hill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 45.2%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.9).
- •Orchard Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 416.
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 Lincoln Elementary School better than Orchard Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Hill Elementary School ranks higher (84.8 vs 78.8 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 Lincoln Elementary School and Orchard Hill Elementary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary School: 416. Orchard Hill Elementary School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary School and Orchard Hill Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Lincoln Elementary School is 249th of 654 and Orchard Hill Elementary School is 110th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).