Duncombe Elementary School vs Prairie Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 218 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duncombe Elementary School
Fort Dodge · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
438 students
Prairie Ridge Elementary
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
438 students
| Measure | Duncombe Elementary School Fort Dodge, Iowa | Prairie Ridge Elementary Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #585 of 654 | #115 of 654 |
| National rank | #22213 of 50,301 | #2631 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 438 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 82% |
| city | Fort Dodge | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 54.2).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 70.1%).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.6).
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 Duncombe Elementary School better than Prairie Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Ridge Elementary ranks higher (84.6 vs 54.2 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 Duncombe Elementary School and Prairie Ridge Elementary?
About 218 km in a straight line, between Fort Dodge and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duncombe Elementary School: 438. Prairie Ridge Elementary: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duncombe Elementary School and Prairie Ridge Elementary rank in Iowa?
Duncombe Elementary School is 585th of 654 and Prairie Ridge Elementary is 115th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).