Carlisle Elementary School vs Hartford Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 8.1 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
Hartford Upper Elementary
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
303 students
| Measure | Carlisle Elementary School Carlisle, Iowa | Hartford Upper Elementary Hartford, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #153 of 654 | #260 of 654 |
| National rank | #3507 of 50,301 | #5960 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 715 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 79% |
| city | Carlisle | Hartford |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlisle Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 78.3).
- •Hartford Upper Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Carlisle Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Hartford Upper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 29.9%).
- •Carlisle Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.2).
- •Carlisle Elementary School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 303.
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 Hartford Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carlisle Elementary School ranks higher (82.7 vs 78.3 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 Hartford Upper Elementary?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Hartford in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlisle Elementary School: 715. Hartford Upper Elementary: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlisle Elementary School and Hartford Upper Elementary rank in Iowa?
Carlisle Elementary School is 153rd of 654 and Hartford Upper Elementary is 260th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).