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Harlan Intermediate School vs. Carson Elementary School

Should you attend Harlan Intermediate School or Carson 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
Harlan Intermediate School
1401 19th St
Harlan, IA 51537
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Carson Elementary School
330 Pleasant St
Carson, IA 51525
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Carson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 324 students in grades 3-5, Harlan Intermediate School ranks in the top 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 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 136 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 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
3-5
Total Students
324 students
136 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harlan Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harlan Intermediate School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
10 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harlan Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harlan Intermediate School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harlan 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 Carson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Riverside 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

#529 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
#864 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harlan Intermediate 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 Carson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 50% in IA)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harlan Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harlan Community 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 Carson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Riverside Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harlan Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harlan Community 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 Carson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Riverside Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harlan Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harlan Community 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 Carson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Riverside 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 Harlan Intermediate School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carson Elementary School by grade.
Grade 3 Students
114
40
Grade 4 Students
109
41
Grade 5 Students
101
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Harlan Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harlan Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Carson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Riverside Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harlan Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harlan Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Riverside 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
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harlan Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harlan 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 Carson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Riverside 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
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harlan Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harlan 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 Carson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Riverside Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% White
85%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harlan Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harlan 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 Carson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Riverside 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
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harlan Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harlan 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 Carson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Riverside Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.27
0.28
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harlan Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harlan 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 Carson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Riverside 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
39%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harlan Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harlan 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 Carson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Riverside 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
5%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harlan Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harlan 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 Carson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Riverside 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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