Grant Ragan Elementary School vs Timber Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Ragan Elementary School
Waukee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
666 students
Timber Ridge Elementary
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students
| Measure | Grant Ragan Elementary School Waukee, Iowa | Timber Ridge Elementary Johnston, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #28 of 654 | #93 of 654 |
| National rank | #1120 of 50,301 | #2181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 666 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 666 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 83% |
| city | Waukee | Johnston |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grant Ragan Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 85.6).
- •Grant Ragan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 83%).
- •Grant Ragan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 77%).
- •Timber Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 28.2%).
- •Timber Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 667 students compared with 666.
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 Ragan Elementary School better than Timber Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grant Ragan Elementary School ranks higher (88.6 vs 85.6 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 Ragan Elementary School and Timber Ridge Elementary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Waukee and Johnston in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Ragan Elementary School: 666. Timber Ridge Elementary: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Ragan Elementary School and Timber Ridge Elementary rank in Iowa?
Grant Ragan Elementary School is 28th of 654 and Timber Ridge Elementary is 93rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).