Grant Elementary School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 171 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
312 students
| Measure | Grant Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Jefferson Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #574 of 654 | #358 of 654 |
| National rank | #20518 of 50,301 | #8646 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 312 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 56.6).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 68.3%).
- •Grant Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.9).
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 Elementary School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (73.9 vs 56.6 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 Grant Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Elementary School: 312. Jefferson Elementary School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Grant Elementary School is 574th of 654 and Jefferson Elementary School is 358th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).