Carrie Lee Elementary vs West Side Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.2 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
West Side Elementary School
Decorah · Public other · Grades PK–PK
20 students
| Measure | Carrie Lee Elementary Decorah, Iowa | West Side Elementary School Decorah, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #70 of 654 | – |
| National rank | #1739 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 215 | 20 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 20 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | – |
| Math proficiency | 86% | – |
| city | Decorah | Decorah |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrie Lee Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 45%).
- •Carrie Lee Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 20.0).
- •Carrie Lee Elementary is the larger school with 215 students compared with 20.
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 West Side Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carrie Lee Elementary and West Side Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Decorah and Decorah in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrie Lee Elementary: 215. West Side Elementary School: 20. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrie Lee Elementary and West Side Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Carrie Lee Elementary is 70th of 654 and West Side Elementary School is unranked among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).