Ironwood School vs Mesquite Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ironwood School
Casa Grande · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
481 students
Mesquite Elementary School
Casa Grande · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students
| Measure | Ironwood School Casa Grande, Arizona | Mesquite Elementary School Casa Grande, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #946 of 1,136 | #1071 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #45917 of 50,301 | #49031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 481 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Casa Grande | Casa Grande |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ironwood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.3 vs 11.5).
- •Ironwood School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Ironwood School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •Mesquite Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.9).
- •Ironwood School is the larger school with 481 students compared with 439.
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 Ironwood School better than Mesquite Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ironwood School ranks higher (18.3 vs 11.5 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 Ironwood School and Mesquite Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Casa Grande and Casa Grande in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ironwood School: 481. Mesquite Elementary School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ironwood School and Mesquite Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Ironwood School is 946th of 1,136 and Mesquite Elementary School is 1071st of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).