Lowell Elementary School vs Northeast Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 324 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowell Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
Northeast Elementary School
Glenwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
538 students
| Measure | Lowell Elementary School Waterloo, Iowa | Northeast Elementary School Glenwood, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #604 of 654 | #537 of 654 |
| National rank | #25174 of 50,301 | #17368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 538 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Waterloo | Glenwood |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northeast Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 50.0).
- •Northeast Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 77.9%).
- •Lowell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.5).
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 Lowell Elementary School better than Northeast Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Northeast Elementary School ranks higher (61.2 vs 50.0 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 Lowell Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School?
About 324 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Glenwood in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell Elementary School: 538. Northeast Elementary School: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Lowell Elementary School is 604th of 654 and Northeast Elementary School is 537th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).