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Adams Elementary School vs. Glidden-ralston Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Adams Elementary School
1026 N Adams St
Carroll, IA 51401
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Glidden-ralston Elementary School
602 Idaho St.
Glidden, IA 51443
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 239 students in grades 3-4, Adams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Glidden-ralston 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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-4
PK-6
Total Students
239 students
237 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Adams Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Glidden-ralston Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Adams Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Glidden-ralston Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Adams Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Glidden-ralston Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Carroll Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Glidden-ralston Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#761 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#929 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Adams Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Glidden-ralston Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 50% in IA)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Adams Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Carroll Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glidden-ralston Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Adams Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Carroll Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glidden-ralston Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
70-79%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glidden-ralston Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Adams Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Glidden-ralston Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
29
Kindergarten Students
-
35
Grade 1 Students
-
28
Grade 2 Students
-
31
Grade 3 Students
129
28
Grade 4 Students
110
27
Grade 5 Students
-
25
Grade 6 Students
-
34

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Adams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Carroll Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Glidden-ralston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Adams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Carroll Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Glidden-ralston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Adams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Carroll Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Glidden-ralston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
79%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Adams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Carroll Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Glidden-ralston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Adams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Carroll Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Glidden-ralston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.36
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Adams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Carroll Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Glidden-ralston Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Adams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Carroll Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Glidden-ralston Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Adams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Carroll Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Glidden-ralston Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Glidden-Ralston Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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