Loess Hills Elementary vs Maple Grove Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 238 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loess Hills Elementary
Sioux City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
Maple Grove Elementary School
West Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
577 students
| Measure | Loess Hills Elementary Sioux City, Iowa | Maple Grove Elementary School West Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #445 of 654 | #83 of 654 |
| National rank | #12280 of 50,301 | #1989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 578 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.6% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 86% |
| city | Sioux City | West Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maple Grove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 68.6).
- •Maple Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 70%).
- •Maple Grove Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 66%).
- •Maple Grove Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 71.6%).
- •Loess Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.1).
- •Loess Hills Elementary is the larger school with 578 students compared with 577.
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 Loess Hills Elementary better than Maple Grove Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Maple Grove Elementary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 68.6 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 Loess Hills Elementary and Maple Grove Elementary School?
About 238 km in a straight line, between Sioux City and West Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loess Hills Elementary: 578. Maple Grove Elementary School: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loess Hills Elementary and Maple Grove Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Loess Hills Elementary is 445th of 654 and Maple Grove Elementary School is 83rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).