Carlisle Elementary School vs Four Mile Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlisle Elementary School
Carlisle · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
715 students
Four Mile Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Carlisle Elementary School Carlisle, Iowa | Four Mile Elementary Pleasant Hill, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #153 of 654 | #121 of 654 |
| National rank | #3507 of 50,301 | #2714 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 715 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 86% |
| city | Carlisle | Pleasant Hill |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Four Mile Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 82.7).
- •Four Mile Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Four Mile Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 72%).
- •Carlisle Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 37.8%).
- •Carlisle Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.1).
- •Carlisle Elementary School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 495.
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 Carlisle Elementary School better than Four Mile Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Four Mile Elementary ranks higher (84.4 vs 82.7 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 Carlisle Elementary School and Four Mile Elementary?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Pleasant Hill in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlisle Elementary School: 715. Four Mile Elementary: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlisle Elementary School and Four Mile Elementary rank in Iowa?
Carlisle Elementary School is 153rd of 654 and Four Mile Elementary is 121st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).