Grant Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.0 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
Thomas Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,501 students
| Measure | Grant Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Thomas Jefferson High School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #574 of 654 | #287 of 319 |
| National rank | #20518 of 50,301 | #6716 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 312 | 1,501 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 1,501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (56.6 vs 56.4).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 68.3%).
- •Grant Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.9).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School is the larger school with 1,501 students compared with 312.
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 Thomas Jefferson High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grant Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Elementary School: 312. Thomas Jefferson High School: 1,501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School rank in Iowa?
Grant Elementary School is 574th of 654 and Thomas Jefferson High School is 287th of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).