South Prairie Elementary School vs. North Ridge Elementary School
Should I attend South Prairie Elementary School or North Ridge 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
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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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
406 students
425 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#318 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#13 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
91%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
86
84
Grade 1 Students
92
75
Grade 2 Students
81
100
Grade 3 Students
70
88
Grade 4 Students
77
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
3%
% Black
7%
2%
% White
80%
90%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%