Pierce Elementary School vs Wright Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pierce Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
Wright Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
| Measure | Pierce Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Wright Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 654 | #610 of 654 |
| National rank | #4506 of 50,301 | #26003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 334 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pierce Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 48.8).
- •Pierce Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Pierce Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Pierce Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 68.8%).
- •Pierce Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.8).
- •Pierce Elementary School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 282.
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 Pierce Elementary School better than Wright Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pierce Elementary School ranks higher (80.9 vs 48.8 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 Pierce Elementary School and Wright Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pierce Elementary School: 334. Wright Elementary School: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pierce Elementary School and Wright Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Pierce Elementary School is 194th of 654 and Wright Elementary School is 610th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).