Nixon Elementary School vs Pierce Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nixon Elementary School
Hiawatha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
Pierce Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | Nixon Elementary School Hiawatha, Iowa | Pierce Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #539 of 654 | #194 of 654 |
| National rank | #17527 of 50,301 | #4506 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 289 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 32.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| city | Hiawatha | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pierce Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 61.0).
- •Pierce Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Pierce Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Pierce Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 67.5%).
- •Nixon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.5).
- •Pierce Elementary School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 289.
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 Nixon Elementary School better than Pierce Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pierce Elementary School ranks higher (80.9 vs 61.0 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 Nixon Elementary School and Pierce Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Hiawatha and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nixon Elementary School: 289. Pierce Elementary School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nixon Elementary School and Pierce Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Nixon Elementary School is 539th of 654 and Pierce Elementary School is 194th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).