Carpenter Elementary School vs Shannon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carpenter Elementary School
Monticello Β· Public elementary Β· Grades 2β4
208 students
Shannon Elementary School
Monticello Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ1
166 students
| Measure | Carpenter Elementary School Monticello, Iowa | Shannon Elementary School Monticello, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #169 of 654 | #441 of 654 |
| National rank | #3778 of 50,301 | #12096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2β4 | Grades PKβ1 |
| Students | 208 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 208 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | β |
| Math proficiency | 77% | β |
| city | Monticello | Monticello |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Carpenter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 68.9).
- β’Shannon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 36.1%).
- β’Carpenter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.6).
- β’Carpenter Elementary School is the larger school with 208 students compared with 166.
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 Carpenter Elementary School better than Shannon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carpenter Elementary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 68.9 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 Carpenter Elementary School and Shannon Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Monticello and Monticello in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpenter Elementary School: 208. Shannon Elementary School: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpenter Elementary School and Shannon Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Carpenter Elementary School is 169th of 654 and Shannon Elementary School is 441st of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).