Prairie Early Childhood Center vs Prairie Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 675 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Early Childhood Center
Cedar Rapids · Public other · Grades PK–PK
74 students
Prairie Ridge Elementary
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
438 students
| Measure | Prairie Early Childhood Center Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Prairie Ridge Elementary Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #115 of 654 |
| National rank | – | #2631 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 74 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 74 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 82% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 39.2%).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.5).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 438 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 Early Childhood Center better than Prairie Ridge Elementary?
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 Early Childhood Center and Prairie Ridge Elementary?
About 675 m in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Early Childhood Center: 74. Prairie Ridge Elementary: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Early Childhood Center and Prairie Ridge Elementary rank in Iowa?
Prairie Early Childhood Center is unranked and Prairie Ridge Elementary is 115th of 654 among other schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).