Prairie Crest Elementary vs Prairie High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 375 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 High School
Cedar Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,766 students
| Measure | Prairie Crest Elementary Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Prairie High School Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #432 of 654 | #201 of 319 |
| National rank | #11744 of 50,301 | #2893 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 434 | 1,766 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 1,766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 69.4).
- •Prairie Crest Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Prairie High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Prairie High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 43.5%).
- •Prairie Crest Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.6).
- •Prairie High School is the larger school with 1,766 students compared with 434.
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 High School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie High School ranks higher (71.7 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 High School?
About 375 m in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Crest Elementary: 434. Prairie High School: 1,766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Crest Elementary and Prairie High School rank in Iowa?
Prairie Crest Elementary is 432nd of 654 and Prairie High School is 201st of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).