Carson Elementary vs Mormon Trail Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 166 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carson Elementary
Carson · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
134 students
Mormon Trail Elementary School
Humeston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
132 students
| Measure | Carson Elementary Carson, Iowa | Mormon Trail Elementary School Humeston, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #242 of 654 | #562 of 654 |
| National rank | #5536 of 50,301 | #19212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 134 | 132 |
| Enrollment | 134 | 132 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| city | Carson | Humeston |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 58.5).
- •Carson Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Carson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Carson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 63.6%).
- •Mormon Trail Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.4).
- •Carson Elementary is the larger school with 134 students compared with 132.
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 Carson Elementary better than Mormon Trail Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carson Elementary ranks higher (79.0 vs 58.5 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 Carson Elementary and Mormon Trail Elementary School?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Carson and Humeston in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson Elementary: 134. Mormon Trail Elementary School: 132. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson Elementary and Mormon Trail Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Carson Elementary is 242nd of 654 and Mormon Trail Elementary School is 562nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).