Erskine Elementary School vs Johnson STEAM Academy School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Erskine Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
308 students
Johnson STEAM Academy School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | Erskine Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Johnson STEAM Academy School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #394 of 654 | #614 of 654 |
| National rank | #10051 of 50,301 | #26745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 308 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Erskine Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 47.6).
- •Erskine Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Erskine Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Erskine Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 70.4%).
- •Johnson STEAM Academy School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.2).
- •Johnson STEAM Academy School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 308.
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 Erskine Elementary School better than Johnson STEAM Academy School?
On the Success Index (US), Erskine Elementary School ranks higher (71.8 vs 47.6 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 Erskine Elementary School and Johnson STEAM Academy School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erskine Elementary School: 308. Johnson STEAM Academy School: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erskine Elementary School and Johnson STEAM Academy School rank in Iowa?
Erskine Elementary School is 394th of 654 and Johnson STEAM Academy School is 614th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).