North Ridge Elementary School vs. South Prairie Elementary School
Should I attend North Ridge Elementary School or South Prairie Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-4, North Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-4, South Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
425 students
406 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#13 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#318 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
76%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
84
86
Grade 1 Students
75
92
Grade 2 Students
100
81
Grade 3 Students
88
70
Grade 4 Students
78
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
90%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%