Loess Hills Elementary vs Van Meter Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 233 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
Van Meter Elementary School
Van Meter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
| Measure | Loess Hills Elementary Sioux City, Iowa | Van Meter Elementary School Van Meter, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #445 of 654 | #47 of 654 |
| National rank | #12280 of 50,301 | #1375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 578 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.6% | 8.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 87% |
| city | Sioux City | Van Meter |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Meter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 68.6).
- •Van Meter Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 70%).
- •Van Meter Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 66%).
- •Van Meter Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.1% vs 71.6%).
- •Loess Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.5).
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 Van Meter Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Meter Elementary School ranks higher (87.8 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 Van Meter Elementary School?
About 233 km in a straight line, between Sioux City and Van Meter in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loess Hills Elementary: 578. Van Meter Elementary School: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loess Hills Elementary and Van Meter Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Loess Hills Elementary is 445th of 654 and Van Meter Elementary School is 47th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).