Baxter Elementary School vs Carpenter Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 168 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baxter Elementary School
Baxter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
209 students
Carpenter Elementary School
Monticello · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
208 students
| Measure | Baxter Elementary School Baxter, Iowa | Carpenter Elementary School Monticello, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #294 of 654 | #169 of 654 |
| National rank | #6736 of 50,301 | #3778 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 209 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 209 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| city | Baxter | Monticello |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carpenter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 76.9).
- •Carpenter Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Baxter Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 36.1%).
- •Carpenter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 20.9).
- •Baxter Elementary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 208.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baxter Elementary School better than Carpenter Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carpenter Elementary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 76.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Baxter Elementary School and Carpenter Elementary School?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Baxter and Monticello in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baxter Elementary School: 209. Carpenter Elementary School: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baxter Elementary School and Carpenter Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Baxter Elementary School is 294th of 654 and Carpenter Elementary School is 169th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).