Adel Elementary School vs Prairie Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 199 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adel Elementary School
Adel · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
403 students
Prairie Heights Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
403 students
| Measure | Adel Elementary School Adel, Iowa | Prairie Heights Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #113 of 654 | #410 of 654 |
| National rank | #2593 of 50,301 | #10967 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 403 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.1% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Adel | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adel Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 70.5).
- •Adel Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 40.2%).
- •Adel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.9).
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 Adel Elementary School better than Prairie Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Adel Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 70.5 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 Adel Elementary School and Prairie Heights Elementary School?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Adel and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adel Elementary School: 403. Prairie Heights Elementary School: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adel Elementary School and Prairie Heights Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Adel Elementary School is 113th of 654 and Prairie Heights Elementary School is 410th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).