Heritage Elementary vs Prairie Trail Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
604 students
Prairie Trail Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
526 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary Ankeny, Iowa | Prairie Trail Elementary Ankeny, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #520 of 654 | #26 of 654 |
| National rank | #16179 of 50,301 | #1100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 604 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 5.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 87% |
| Math proficiency | – | 92% |
| city | Ankeny | Ankeny |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Trail Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 62.9).
- •Prairie Trail Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.9% vs 33.9%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.4).
- •Heritage Elementary is the larger school with 604 students compared with 526.
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 Heritage Elementary better than Prairie Trail Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Trail Elementary ranks higher (88.7 vs 62.9 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 Heritage Elementary and Prairie Trail Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Ankeny and Ankeny in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary: 604. Prairie Trail Elementary: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary and Prairie Trail Elementary rank in Iowa?
Heritage Elementary is 520th of 654 and Prairie Trail Elementary is 26th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).