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Fairview Elementary School vs. Adams Elementary School

Should you attend Fairview Elementary School or Adams Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Fairview Elementary School
525 East 18th Street
Carroll, IA 51401
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Adams Elementary School
1026 N Adams St
Carroll, IA 51401
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Fairview Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-2
3-4
Total Students
432 students
239 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fairview 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 Adams Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fairview Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Adams Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fairview 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 Adams Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Carroll Community 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 Adams Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Carroll Community 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

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#761 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
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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.
85-89%
(13-14 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Carroll Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2013-14 school year.
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 Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(13-14 School Year Data)
64%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Carroll Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2013-14 school year.
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 Community 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 Fairview Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Adams Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
84
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Kindergarten Students
125
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Grade 1 Students
121
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Grade 2 Students
102
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Grade 3 Students
-
129
Grade 4 Students
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110

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fairview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Carroll Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
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% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fairview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Carroll Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
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 Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fairview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Carroll Community 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 Adams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Carroll Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fairview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Carroll Community 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 Adams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Carroll Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
72%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fairview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Carroll Community 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 Adams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Carroll Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fairview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Carroll Community 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 Adams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Carroll Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fairview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Carroll Community 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 Adams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Carroll Community 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
37%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fairview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Carroll Community 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 Adams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Carroll Community 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
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fairview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Carroll Community 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 Adams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Carroll Community 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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