Prairie Crest Elementary vs Prairie Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 436 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 Heights Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
403 students
| Measure | Prairie Crest Elementary Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Prairie Heights Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #432 of 654 | #410 of 654 |
| National rank | #11744 of 50,301 | #10967 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 434 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 69.4).
- •Prairie Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 43.5%).
- •Prairie Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.0).
- •Prairie Crest Elementary is the larger school with 434 students compared with 403.
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 Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks higher (70.5 vs 69.4 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 Prairie Crest Elementary and Prairie Heights Elementary School?
About 436 m in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Crest Elementary: 434. Prairie Heights Elementary School: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Crest Elementary and Prairie Heights Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Prairie Crest Elementary is 432nd of 654 and Prairie Heights Elementary School is 410th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).