Monroe Elementary School vs Prairie City Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monroe Elementary School
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
257 students
Prairie City Elementary School
Prairie City · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
240 students
| Measure | Monroe Elementary School Monroe, Iowa | Prairie City Elementary School Prairie City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #253 of 654 | #276 of 654 |
| National rank | #5863 of 50,301 | #6265 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 257 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| city | Monroe | Prairie City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.5 vs 77.8).
- •Monroe Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Monroe Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 27.5%).
- •Prairie City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.1).
- •Monroe Elementary School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 240.
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 Monroe Elementary School better than Prairie City Elementary 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 Monroe Elementary School and Prairie City Elementary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Prairie City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monroe Elementary School: 257. Prairie City Elementary School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monroe Elementary School and Prairie City Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Monroe Elementary School is 253rd of 654 and Prairie City Elementary School is 276th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).