Empowering Excellence Charter School vs Erskine Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empowering Excellence Charter School
Cedar Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
120 students
Erskine Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
308 students
| Measure | Empowering Excellence Charter School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Erskine Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #319 of 319 | #394 of 654 |
| National rank | #14981 of 16,910 | #10051 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 120 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 120 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 120.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 69% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Erskine Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 21.8).
- •Erskine Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 86.7%).
- •Erskine Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 120.0).
- •Erskine Elementary School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 120.
- •Empowering Excellence Charter School is a charter school while Erskine Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Empowering Excellence Charter School better than Erskine Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Erskine Elementary School ranks higher (71.8 vs 21.8 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 Empowering Excellence Charter School and Erskine Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empowering Excellence Charter School: 120. Erskine Elementary School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empowering Excellence Charter School and Erskine Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Empowering Excellence Charter School is 319th of 319 and Erskine Elementary School is 394th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).