Eagle Grove Elementary vs South Prairie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 110 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eagle Grove Elementary
Eagle Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
435 students
South Prairie Elementary
Grimes · Public elementary · Grades K–4
436 students
| Measure | Eagle Grove Elementary Eagle Grove, Iowa | South Prairie Elementary Grimes, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #500 of 654 | #66 of 654 |
| National rank | #15239 of 50,301 | #1691 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 435 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 84% |
| city | Eagle Grove | Grimes |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 64.3).
- •South Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 62%).
- •South Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 52%).
- •South Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 59.8%).
- •Eagle Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.6).
- •South Prairie Elementary is the larger school with 436 students compared with 435.
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 Eagle Grove Elementary better than South Prairie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Prairie Elementary ranks higher (86.9 vs 64.3 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 Eagle Grove Elementary and South Prairie Elementary?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Eagle Grove and Grimes in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eagle Grove Elementary: 435. South Prairie Elementary: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eagle Grove Elementary and South Prairie Elementary rank in Iowa?
Eagle Grove Elementary is 500th of 654 and South Prairie Elementary is 66th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).