Serving 134 students in grades 3-5, Carson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Riverside Community Intermediate School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Carson, IA school district, covering approximately 231.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 14.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carson Elementary School's student population of 134 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
134 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carson Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#864 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carson Elementary School's ranking?
Carson Elementary School is ranked #864 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Carson Elementary School often compared to?
Carson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tri-center Elementary School, Ahstw Primary School, Treynor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Carson Elementary School?
134 students attend Carson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Carson Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carson Elementary School?
Carson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carson Elementary School offer ?
Carson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carson Elementary School part of?
Carson Elementary School is part of Riverside Comm School District.
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