Grant Center vs Pleasant Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 87 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Center
Albia · Public elementary · Grades K–2
239 students
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students
| Measure | Grant Center Albia, Iowa | Pleasant Hill Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #534 of 654 | #440 of 654 |
| National rank | #17268 of 50,301 | #12026 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 239 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Albia | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 61.3).
- •Grant Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 68.9%).
- •Pleasant Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.9).
- •Pleasant Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 239.
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 Grant Center better than Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks higher (69.0 vs 61.3 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 Grant Center and Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Albia and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Center: 239. Pleasant Hill Elementary School: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Center and Pleasant Hill Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Grant Center is 534th of 654 and Pleasant Hill Elementary School is 440th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).