Carver Elementary School vs. John Kennedy Elementary School
Should I attend Carver Elementary School or John Kennedy 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
Carver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
John Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carver Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
519 students
574 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#340 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#407 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
23
39
Kindergarten Students
65
73
Grade 1 Students
89
85
Grade 2 Students
94
91
Grade 3 Students
71
95
Grade 4 Students
98
95
Grade 5 Students
79
96
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
85%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%