Prairie Crest Elementary vs Prairie Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 647 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Crest Elementary
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
434 students
Prairie Early Childhood Center
Cedar Rapids · Public other · Grades PK–PK
74 students
| Measure | Prairie Crest Elementary Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Prairie Early Childhood Center Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #432 of 654 | – |
| National rank | #11744 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 434 | 74 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 74 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 43.5%).
- •Prairie Crest Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.5).
- •Prairie Crest Elementary is the larger school with 434 students compared with 74.
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 Prairie Crest Elementary better than Prairie Early Childhood Center?
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 Prairie Crest Elementary and Prairie Early Childhood Center?
About 647 m in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Crest Elementary: 434. Prairie Early Childhood Center: 74. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Crest Elementary and Prairie Early Childhood Center rank in Iowa?
Prairie Crest Elementary is 432nd of 654 and Prairie Early Childhood Center is unranked among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).