Cedar River Academy at Taylor vs Harrison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar River Academy at Taylor
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
Harrison Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
277 students
| Measure | Cedar River Academy at Taylor Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Harrison Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #645 of 654 | #560 of 654 |
| National rank | #35765 of 50,301 | #19117 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 355 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 34.2).
- •Harrison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Harrison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Harrison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 76.1%).
- •Harrison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.1).
- •Cedar River Academy at Taylor is the larger school with 355 students compared with 277.
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 Cedar River Academy at Taylor better than Harrison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harrison Elementary School ranks higher (58.6 vs 34.2 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 Cedar River Academy at Taylor and Harrison Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar River Academy at Taylor: 355. Harrison Elementary School: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar River Academy at Taylor and Harrison Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Cedar River Academy at Taylor is 645th of 654 and Harrison Elementary School is 560th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).