Palo Verde School vs The Grande Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palo Verde School
Casa Grande · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
548 students
The Grande Innovation
Casa Grande · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
833 students
| Measure | Palo Verde School Casa Grande, Arizona | The Grande Innovation Casa Grande, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1019 of 1,136 | #925 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #47794 of 50,301 | #45483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 548 | 833 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 833 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 31% |
| city | Casa Grande | Casa Grande |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Grande Innovation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 14.7).
- •The Grande Innovation does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •The Grande Innovation does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 24.9).
- •The Grande Innovation is the larger school with 833 students compared with 548.
- •Palo Verde 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 Palo Verde School better than The Grande Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), The Grande Innovation ranks higher (19.0 vs 14.7 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 Palo Verde School and The Grande Innovation?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Casa Grande and Casa Grande in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palo Verde School: 548. The Grande Innovation: 833. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palo Verde School and The Grande Innovation rank in Arizona?
Palo Verde School is 1019th of 1,136 and The Grande Innovation is 925th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).