Ironwood School vs The Grande Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.2 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
The Grande Innovation
Casa Grande · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
833 students
| Measure | Ironwood School Casa Grande, Arizona | The Grande Innovation Casa Grande, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #946 of 1,136 | #925 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #45917 of 50,301 | #45483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 481 | 833 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 833 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| city | Casa Grande | Casa Grande |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.3 vs 19.0).
- •The Grande Innovation does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Ironwood School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Ironwood School does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 21.4).
- •The Grande Innovation is the larger school with 833 students compared with 481.
- •Ironwood School is a public school while The Grande Innovation is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The Grande Innovation?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ironwood School and The Grande Innovation?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Casa Grande and Casa Grande in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ironwood School: 481. The Grande Innovation: 833. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ironwood School and The Grande Innovation rank in Arizona?
Ironwood School is 946th of 1,136 and The Grande Innovation is 925th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).