Crocker Elementary School vs Prairie Trail Elementary
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.
Crocker Elementary School
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
Prairie Trail Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
526 students
| Measure | Crocker Elementary School Ankeny, Iowa | Prairie Trail Elementary Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #30 of 654 | #26 of 654 |
| National rank | #1169 of 50,301 | #1100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 489 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 5.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 92% |
| city | Ankeny | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.4 vs 88.7).
- •Prairie Trail Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 89%).
- •Prairie Trail Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Prairie Trail Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.9% vs 21.5%).
- •Crocker Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.4).
- •Prairie Trail Elementary is the larger school with 526 students compared with 489.
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 Crocker Elementary School better than Prairie Trail Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Crocker Elementary School and Prairie Trail Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crocker Elementary School: 489. Prairie Trail Elementary: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crocker Elementary School and Prairie Trail Elementary rank in Iowa?
Crocker Elementary School is 30th of 654 and Prairie Trail Elementary is 26th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).