Carlisle Elementary School vs River Woods Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 9.9 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
River Woods Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
493 students
| Measure | Carlisle Elementary School Carlisle, Iowa | River Woods Elementary School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 654 | #639 of 654 |
| National rank | #3507 of 50,301 | #32974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 715 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 39% |
| city | Carlisle | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlisle Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 38.5).
- •Carlisle Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 39%).
- •Carlisle Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 40%).
- •Carlisle Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 86.8%).
- •River Woods Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.8).
- •Carlisle Elementary School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 493.
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 River Woods Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carlisle Elementary School ranks higher (82.7 vs 38.5 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 River Woods Elementary School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlisle Elementary School: 715. River Woods Elementary School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlisle Elementary School and River Woods Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Carlisle Elementary School is 153rd of 654 and River Woods Elementary School is 639th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).