Moulton Elementary School vs Prairie Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 167 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moulton Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Prairie Hill Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
466 students
| Measure | Moulton Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa | Prairie Hill Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #653 of 654 | #156 of 654 |
| National rank | #40470 of 50,301 | #3592 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 465 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 77% |
| city | Des Moines | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 26.9).
- •Prairie Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 36%).
- •Prairie Hill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 33%).
- •Prairie Hill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 94.2%).
- •Prairie Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.5).
- •Prairie Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 465.
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 Moulton Elementary School better than Prairie Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Hill Elementary School ranks higher (82.6 vs 26.9 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 Moulton Elementary School and Prairie Hill Elementary School?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moulton Elementary School: 465. Prairie Hill Elementary School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moulton Elementary School and Prairie Hill Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Moulton Elementary School is 653rd of 654 and Prairie Hill Elementary School is 156th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).