Prairie Hill Elementary School vs Prairie Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 516 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Hill Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
466 students
Prairie Ridge Elementary
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
438 students
| Measure | Prairie Hill Elementary School Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Prairie Ridge Elementary Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #156 of 654 | #115 of 654 |
| National rank | #3592 of 50,301 | #2631 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 466 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| city | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 82.6).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 35.2%).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.1).
- •Prairie Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 438.
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 Hill Elementary School better than Prairie Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Ridge Elementary ranks higher (84.6 vs 82.6 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 Hill Elementary School and Prairie Ridge Elementary?
About 516 m in a straight line, between Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Hill Elementary School: 466. Prairie Ridge Elementary: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Hill Elementary School and Prairie Ridge Elementary rank in Iowa?
Prairie Hill Elementary School is 156th of 654 and Prairie Ridge Elementary is 115th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).