Heritage Elementary vs Horizon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Elementary
Grimes · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
530 students
Horizon Elementary
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary Grimes, Iowa | Horizon Elementary Johnston, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #118 of 654 | #150 of 654 |
| National rank | #2676 of 50,301 | #3429 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 530 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| city | Grimes | Johnston |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 82.9).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 74%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 35.9%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.7).
- •Horizon Elementary is the larger school with 613 students compared with 530.
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 Horizon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Elementary ranks higher (84.5 vs 82.9 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 Horizon Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Grimes and Johnston in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary: 530. Horizon Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary and Horizon Elementary rank in Iowa?
Heritage Elementary is 118th of 654 and Horizon Elementary is 150th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).