Grant Center vs Prairie City Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 73 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
Prairie City Elementary School
Prairie City · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
240 students
| Measure | Grant Center Albia, Iowa | Prairie City Elementary School Prairie City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #534 of 654 | #276 of 654 |
| National rank | #17268 of 50,301 | #6265 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 239 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Albia | Prairie City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 61.3).
- •Prairie City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 43.1%).
- •Grant Center does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.0).
- •Prairie City Elementary School is the larger school with 240 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 Prairie City Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie City Elementary School ranks higher (77.8 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 Prairie City Elementary School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Albia and Prairie City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Center: 239. Prairie City Elementary School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Center and Prairie City Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Grant Center is 534th of 654 and Prairie City Elementary School is 276th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).