Alan Shepard Elementary School vs Prairie Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 92 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alan Shepard Elementary School
Long Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
467 students
Prairie Hill Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
466 students
| Measure | Alan Shepard Elementary School Long Grove, Iowa | Prairie Hill Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #33 of 654 | #156 of 654 |
| National rank | #1208 of 50,301 | #3592 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 467 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 77% |
| city | Long Grove | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alan Shepard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 82.6).
- •Alan Shepard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 77%).
- •Alan Shepard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Alan Shepard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 35.2%).
- •Prairie Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.1).
- •Alan Shepard Elementary School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 466.
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 Alan Shepard Elementary School better than Prairie Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alan Shepard Elementary School ranks higher (88.3 vs 82.6 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 Alan Shepard Elementary School and Prairie Hill Elementary School?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Long Grove and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alan Shepard Elementary School: 467. Prairie Hill Elementary School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alan Shepard Elementary School and Prairie Hill Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Alan Shepard Elementary School is 33rd of 654 and Prairie Hill Elementary School is 156th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).