Carrie Lee Elementary vs Dunkerton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 87 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrie Lee Elementary
Decorah · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
215 students
Dunkerton Elementary
Dunkerton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
| Measure | Carrie Lee Elementary Decorah, Iowa | Dunkerton Elementary Dunkerton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #70 of 654 | #348 of 654 |
| National rank | #1739 of 50,301 | #8315 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 215 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 67% |
| city | Decorah | Dunkerton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrie Lee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 74.4).
- •Carrie Lee Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 67%).
- •Carrie Lee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •Carrie Lee Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 38.6%).
- •Carrie Lee Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.3).
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 Carrie Lee Elementary better than Dunkerton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carrie Lee Elementary ranks higher (86.7 vs 74.4 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 Carrie Lee Elementary and Dunkerton Elementary?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Decorah and Dunkerton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrie Lee Elementary: 215. Dunkerton Elementary: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrie Lee Elementary and Dunkerton Elementary rank in Iowa?
Carrie Lee Elementary is 70th of 654 and Dunkerton Elementary is 348th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).