Carson Elementary vs North Kossuth Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 255 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
North Kossuth Elementary School
Swea City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
131 students
| Measure | Carson Elementary Carson, Iowa | North Kossuth Elementary School Swea City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #242 of 654 | #460 of 654 |
| National rank | #5536 of 50,301 | #13097 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 134 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 134 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Carson | Swea City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 67.5).
- •Carson Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Carson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Carson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 54.2%).
- •Carson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.6).
- •Carson Elementary is the larger school with 134 students compared with 131.
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 North Kossuth Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carson Elementary ranks higher (79.0 vs 67.5 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 North Kossuth Elementary School?
About 255 km in a straight line, between Carson and Swea City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson Elementary: 134. North Kossuth Elementary School: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson Elementary and North Kossuth Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Carson Elementary is 242nd of 654 and North Kossuth Elementary School is 460th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).