Alexander Elementary vs Grant Wood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Elementary
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students
Grant Wood Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
| Measure | Alexander Elementary Iowa City, Iowa | Grant Wood Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #609 of 654 | #594 of 654 |
| National rank | #25931 of 50,301 | #23551 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 436 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| city | Iowa City | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grant Wood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 48.8).
- •Grant Wood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Grant Wood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 75.9%).
- •Grant Wood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.5).
- •Alexander Elementary is the larger school with 436 students compared with 306.
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 Alexander Elementary better than Grant Wood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Grant Wood Elementary School ranks higher (52.3 vs 48.8 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 Alexander Elementary and Grant Wood Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Elementary: 436. Grant Wood Elementary School: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Elementary and Grant Wood Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Alexander Elementary is 609th of 654 and Grant Wood Elementary School is 594th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).