Carrie Lee Elementary vs East Mills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 403 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
East Mills Elementary School
Malvern · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
214 students
| Measure | Carrie Lee Elementary Decorah, Iowa | East Mills Elementary School Malvern, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #70 of 654 | #154 of 654 |
| National rank | #1739 of 50,301 | #3514 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 215 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 47.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 77% |
| city | Decorah | Malvern |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrie Lee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 82.7).
- •Carrie Lee Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Carrie Lee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Carrie Lee Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 47.7%).
- •East Mills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.4).
- •Carrie Lee Elementary is the larger school with 215 students compared with 214.
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 East Mills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carrie Lee Elementary ranks higher (86.7 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 Carrie Lee Elementary and East Mills Elementary School?
About 403 km in a straight line, between Decorah and Malvern in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrie Lee Elementary: 215. East Mills Elementary School: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrie Lee Elementary and East Mills Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Carrie Lee Elementary is 70th of 654 and East Mills Elementary School is 154th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).