South Prairie Elementary vs Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Prairie Elementary
Grimes · Public elementary · Grades K–4
436 students
Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center
Granger · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
253 students
| Measure | South Prairie Elementary Grimes, Iowa | Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center Granger, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 654 | #475 of 654 |
| National rank | #1691 of 50,301 | #13747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 436 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | – |
| Math proficiency | 84% | – |
| city | Grimes | Granger |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 66.6).
- •Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 30.3%).
- •South Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 19.5).
- •South Prairie Elementary is the larger school with 436 students compared with 253.
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 South Prairie Elementary better than Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), South Prairie Elementary ranks higher (86.9 vs 66.6 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 South Prairie Elementary and Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Grimes and Granger in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Prairie Elementary: 436. Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Prairie Elementary and Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center rank in Iowa?
South Prairie Elementary is 66th of 654 and Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center is 475th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).