Loess Hills Elementary vs West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 393 m 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
West High School
Sioux City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,308 students
| Measure | Loess Hills Elementary Sioux City, Iowa | West High School Sioux City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #445 of 654 | #301 of 319 |
| National rank | #12280 of 50,301 | #7708 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 578 | 1,308 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 1,308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 47% |
| city | Sioux City | Sioux City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loess Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 52.6).
- •Loess Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Loess Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 56%).
- •Loess Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.6).
- •West High School is the larger school with 1,308 students compared with 578.
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 West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Loess Hills Elementary ranks higher (68.6 vs 52.6 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 West High School?
About 393 m in a straight line, between Sioux City and Sioux City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loess Hills Elementary: 578. West High School: 1,308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loess Hills Elementary and West High School rank in Iowa?
Loess Hills Elementary is 445th of 654 and West High School is 301st of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).